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"Bit of an eejit" got "swept up in" cocaine bust after "going along for a spin"

Summary

Ciaran Nally, 32, of Ninch, Laytown, was convicted at Dundalk Circuit Criminal Court in April 2015 for possession of cocaine for sale or supply at the Monasterboice Inn car park. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six years' imprisonment, with the final three years suspended, by Judge Michael O'Shea on 29 January 2016. Nally was one of four co‑accused in a drug handover that involved moving two packs of cocaine from one car to another. Surveillance had targeted the residences of two co‑accused, and a vehicle was later stopped on the motorway where €139,000 worth of cocaine was seized. Nally's home was searched with no evidence found. He admitted the packs likely contained cannabis and that he received no financial benefit. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal, ruling the sentence fair and reasonable. The judge noted Nally's role as a conduit in the drug supply chain and his prior cannabis addiction.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Bit of an eejit" got "swept up in" cocaine bust after "going along for a spin". Charges or matters: possession of cocaine for sale or supply. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• April 2015 Incident
• January 29, 2016 Incident
• 2017-04-28 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Appeal

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