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Cocaine dealer worked out of grandparent's home
Summary
Jordan Duffy, 23, of Glin Road, Coolock, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply at his home on 2 May 2019. Gardaí searched the house with a warrant, finding a small quantity of cocaine, weighing scales and a safe. When asked to open the safe, Duffy revealed more cocaine and €350 in cash. He claimed he was holding the drugs for someone else to repay a debt, but the court found this explanation uncredible, noting the presence of scales and cash indicated dealing. Duffy had no prior convictions, worked as a gym instructor, and had recently begun a four‑year electrician apprenticeship. Judge Pauline Codd sentenced him to 18 months, suspended in full, and ordered 18 months of probation supervision. The sentence was imposed on 22 October 2020.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cocaine dealer worked out of grandparent's home. Charges or matters: possession of cocaine for sale or supply at his home on May 2nd 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2nd 2019 Incident
- 2020-10-22 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: possession of cocaine for sale or supply at his home on May 2nd 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court Judge Pauline Codd sentenced Duffy to 18 months, with the sentence being suspended in full. Judge Codd sentenced him to 18 months with the sentence suspended in full and ordered him to be under probation supervision for the whole 18 months.
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