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Daniel O'Donnell superfan's "cocaine factory" sentence "simply too high"

Date
2019-10-08

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Cork

County
Cork

Summary

Molly Sloyan, 26, from Kinsale, was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with the final three years suspended for her role in a cocaine "factory" operation in Bantry. The Court of Appeal found the headline tariff too high, reducing it to seven years, then to five years after mitigating factors. Sloyan admitted to renting a house, hiring a car and buying chemicals used in extracting cocaine from imported fabric, but she was not involved in the extraction itself. She was not the mastermind or top of the hierarchy, though she provided logistical support and was fully aware of the operation. The Court noted her lack of prior convictions, early guilty plea, cooperation with Gardaí, and a psychological report detailing life adversities. A suspended 18‑month period was imposed, and she must fully cooperate with probation services for two years. The decision was made by Mr Justice John Edwards, Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, and Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Daniel O'Donnell superfan's "cocaine factory" sentence "simply too high". Charges or matters: possession of cocaine for sale or supply. Procedural stage: appeal

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