Woman charged after major drug seizure in Laois
A significant haul of cannabis was uncovered during a vehicle search on the M7 near Portlaoise, leading to the arrest of a young woman. The incident, conducted by Laois Drugs Unit and Roads Policing officers, has resulted in court proceedings scheduled for early 2027.
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An Garda Síochána
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On 4 November 2026, Gardaí from the Laois Drugs Unit and Laois Roads Policing Unit executed a vehicle search on the M7 motorway at Clondouglas, Portlaoise, under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84. During this operation, they discovered 20 kilograms of cannabis with an estimated street value of €280,000.
The driver, a woman in her twenties, was arrested and taken to Abbeyleix Garda Station where she was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Court proceedings
The following day, 5 November 2026, the suspect appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged under section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84. The case is scheduled to return to court on 22 February 2027.
As the legal process is ongoing, An Garda Síochána’s Press Office has stated it will not provide further comments on the matter.
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