Man stopped on M7 had €40k of drugs in car

A court was told almost €40,000 worth of drugs were discovered in a car that was stopped for speeding on the M7.

Alex O’Rourke Williams (20) of Mountain Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24, appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged with possession of drugs. He is accused of having drugs for sale or supply on the M7 at Great Heath, Portlaoise June 11, 2025. 

Garda Dylan Hogan told a sitting of Portlaoise District Court that he had been conducting a speed check on the M7 when he stopped a car for “excessive speed” at 7.50pm on June 11. 

“A large quantity of suspected drugs were found in the vehicle,” he explained. He estimated the value at €39,000. 

Garda Hogan said the defendant replied “sorry” when the charges were put to him. He said a “mixing agent” was also discovered in the vehicle. 

Judge remanded the defendant on bail with conditions which included that he remain of sober habits, surrender his passport, sign on twice weekly at a Tallaght Garda Station, provide a number where he is contactable at all times and that reside at an address provided at Old Bawn, Talllaght. 

He adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on September 22 for DPP directions.