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.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie