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Drugs accused feared he would be "whacked"

Summary

Ciaran Aspin, 35, of Woodlands, Mulhuddart, was placed on a probation bond after pleading guilty to possession of cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at his address on 27 October 2018. Gardaí found over €55,000 worth of drugs in his home and on his person, including cannabis in a bag he carried and cocaine in a bedroom. Aspin attempted to flee on a bicycle, sliding on a garda car's bonnet when he tried to escape. He claimed he was threatened that he would be "whacked" and insisted he was not a dealer but merely holding the drugs. The case was adjourned to 22 October for sentencing, with the judge considering an updated probation report and the probation officer's recommendation for a bond.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drugs accused feared he would be "whacked". Charges or matters: possession of cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at his address on October 27, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 27, 2018 Incident
• October 22 Adjournment
• 2021-01-11 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence

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