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Unexpected cannabis find during garda search
Summary
During a Garda search for another matter, 857 grams of cannabis worth €17,148 were found under the bed of Anthony McNamee, 33, in his bedroom at Mercer House, Mercer Street, Dublin. McNamee pleaded guilty to one count of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. He had a prior conviction for attempted robbery in 2005 but no history of drug dealing. The court, noting the old robbery conviction and lack of further offences, imposed a three‑year sentence but suspended it under conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Unexpected cannabis find during garda search. Charges or matters: one count of possessing cannabis for sale or supply. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2019-11-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of possessing cannabis for sale or supply (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He handed down a three-year sentence but suspended it on a number of conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mercer House
- Mercer Street
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