National court archive ยท 2026-03-24

Mechanic accepted cannabis from garda disguised as delivery man

At a glance

Crime
possession of cannabis
People
Eamonn Gray, Garda Stefan Kilroy, Carol Doherty BL, Mark Lynam SC, Judge Martin Nolan
Locations
Castlegrange Avenue, Clonee
Court
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Outcome
jailed for two and half years

Summary

Eamonn Gray was sentenced after admitting possession of almost six kilogrammes of cannabis delivered in a controlled operation. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard he said a drug debt and threats to his family left him vulnerable, while the judge recognised his co-operation and efforts to address cocaine addiction.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie