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Father previously jailed in Dubai for drugs possession is jailed for three years for transporting cocaine
Summary
Lucky Osaseyi, a 36‑year‑old father of one from Ashford Place, Dublin 7, had previously served three years of a ten‑year sentence in Dubai for drug possession and was deported back to Ireland in 2011 because of a serious medical condition. In Dublin, he was charged with transporting 304 g of cocaine worth €21,284 at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport on 28 April 2013. Osaseyi admitted swallowing 23 plastic‑wrapped cocaine pellets to obtain €980, claiming he needed the money. He pleaded guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Patricia Ryan imposed a five‑year prison sentence, suspending the last two years on the condition that he keep the peace for three years after release. The case was prosecuted by John Quirke BL and defended by Gerardine Small BL, who noted that Osaseyi's early guilty plea and full co‑operation were beneficial, avoiding a trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father previously jailed in Dubai for drugs possession is jailed for three years for transporting cocaine. Charges or matters: possessing 304g of cocaine worth €21,284 at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport on April 28, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 28, 2013 Incident
- 2014-11-14 Publication
Why: Lucky Osaseyi (36) served three years of a ten year sentence for the drugs offence in The United Arab Emirates, but was deported back to Ireland in 2011 because of his serious medical condition. CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: possessing 304g of cocaine worth €21,284 at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport on April 28, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Lucky Osaseyi (36) served three years of a ten year sentence for the drugs offence in The United Arab Emirates, but was deported back to Ireland in 2011 because of his serious medical condition. Judge Patricia Ryan suspended the last two years of a five year prison sentence on condition that he keep the peace for three years after his release.
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