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Cannabis hidden in punch bag
Summary
James Brady, 25, was found by Gardaí at his parents' home in Donaghmede, Dublin, with several bags of cannabis hidden in a punching bag and a tracksuit top. He pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply on 29 September 2017. Garda James Mulhern reported that Brady admitted to holding the drugs and selling some to friends, receiving payment in cannabis rather than money. The seized cannabis was valued at €4,492, while a small amount of cocaine worth €40 was deemed for personal use. Brady has five prior drug possession convictions and a 2019 sentence that was fully suspended on condition of engaging with Probation Services. Judge Melanie Greally noted Brady's sister's death in 2012 as a factor in his drug use and indicated she would consider a non‑custodial sentence if he complies with the probation regime, with the matter adjourned to 30 April.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cannabis hidden in punch bag. Charges or matters: possession of cannabis for sale or supply at his address on September 29, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 29, 2017 Incident
- April 30 Adjournment
- 2020-02-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of cannabis for sale or supply at his address on September 29, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Following a conviction in 2019, he received a sentence which was suspended in full on condition he engage with the Probation Services. Judge Melanie Greally said she wanted to see how Brady progressed with the probation order already in place and indicated she would impose a non-custodial sentence if he complies well with the regime.; She adjourned the matter to April 30, next.
Places mentioned
- Donaghmede
- Donaghmede Road
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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