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Drugs-raid gardai had to defend claim for damages, court told
Summary
In a 2015 raid on Alan Norman's flat in Drumcondra, Gardaí seized about 1,500 tablets of Xanax and Valium. Norman, who was on a methadone programme, claimed the drugs were for a dealer and that the raid was at the wrong address. He later told his landlord that the Gardaí had entered the wrong door, prompting a damages claim. In court, Norman pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply. His lawyer argued he was merely storing drugs for a dealer, and there was no evidence of wealth. Judge Gerard Griffin adjourned sentencing to July, ordered drug testing and cooperation with the Probation Service, and noted a possible suspended sentence if a favourable report was received. The case highlighted the Gardaí's efforts to defend the claim and the procedural steps pending sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drugs-raid gardai had to defend claim for damages, court told. Charges or matters: possession of drugs for sale or supply at Fitzroy Avenue on August 5, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 5 Incident
- August 5, 2015 Incident
- 2017-02-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of drugs for sale or supply at Fitzroy Avenue on August 5, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said that there was some chance of Norman getting a suspended sentence if there was a favourable report from the service in July.; He adjourned sentencing to July next and ordered that Norman take part in drug testing in the meantime.
Places mentioned
- Fitzroy Avenue
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Fitzroy Avenue
Topics
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