Breno Oliveria jailed for cocaine supply at Dublin Airport

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Breno Oliveria was jailed for 18 months at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for having cocaine for sale or supply at Dublin Airport. The sentence was backdated to his remand in custody last September. The offence occurred on 20 September 2020.

Oliveria pleaded guilty. The prosecution said he had ingested 30 cocaine pellets after being led to believe he was travelling to Ireland for construction work, while he told gardaí he was threatened and feared for his family’s safety. His defence said he made the wrong decision under pressure. The proceedings were reported on 4 May 2021.