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"Vulnerable" woman avoids jail over €210k drug haul
Summary
Lisa Smith, 36, of Harelawn Park, Clondalkin, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of cocaine, heroin, MDMA and ketamine for sale or supply at her home on 1 April 2016. Gardaí found €210,000 worth of drugs and a cocaine press under a kick board in her kitchen after a search warrant. Men reportedly came to her kitchen to bag the drugs, paying her €50 each time. Smith admitted responsibility for the items, though she claimed they were not hers. Judge Greally described the case as borderline for custodial sentencing, noting Smith's vulnerability, early plea, cooperation with gardaí, troubled background and lack of prior convictions. She received a five‑year sentence suspended on conditions including keeping the peace, good behaviour, and 12 months of probation. The judge warned that any lapse would activate the full sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Vulnerable" woman avoids jail over €210k drug haul. Charges or matters: the possession of cocaine, heroin, MDMA and ketamine for sale or supply at her home on April 1, 2016; gardaí in all her interviews. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 1, 2016 Incident
- 2017-12-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the possession of cocaine, heroin, MDMA and ketamine for sale or supply at her home on April 1, 2016; gardaí in all her interviews (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today Judge Greally said this was a "borderline case" regarding whether a custodial sentence should be imposed. The judge imposed a five-year sentence, but suspended it entirely on a number of conditions, including that Smith keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
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