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Arrest here of Nigerian drug trafficker was valid, High Court judge finds

Summary

The High Court judge confirmed that the arrest of Yemi Moshood Olatunde, a 47‑year‑old Nigerian resident of Sundale Parade, Tallaght, was valid under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Italian authorities. Olatunde had been sentenced in Italy to 20 years' imprisonment for drug trafficking offences, including possession and sale of large quantities of cocaine, and was identified as a leader of the criminal organisation. Judge John Edwards stated that the person arrested matched the name in the warrant and that the court would consider any points of objection filed by counsel before the next hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Arrest here of Nigerian drug trafficker was valid, High Court judge finds. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 2014-10-24 Publication

Why: Mr Olatunde was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in Italy because he associated with other persons in order to commit offence concerning the distribution, trade and unlawful possession of large quantities of cocaine. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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Read the original CNI report