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Man held drugs after being threatened 'with guns and death'

Summary

Luke Cummins, 24, of Clondalkin, Dublin, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply at his home on 2 February 2019. Gardaí, acting on confidential information, entered the house with a search warrant and found cannabis herb in several places, weighing about four kilograms with an estimated street value of €75,760. Cummins returned to the house while officers were present and admitted responsibility for the drugs, stating he owed around €8,000 to dealers who had threatened him and his family with guns and death. His father was forced to pay the dealers approximately €24,000 after the seizure. Cummins had previously worked as a sheet metal worker with his father but became addicted to cannabis, accruing a large debt. He has since sought treatment for his drug use. Judge Martin Nolan accepted his remorse and imposed a three‑year prison term.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man held drugs after being threatened 'with guns and death'. Charges or matters: possession of drugs for sale or supply at his home on February 2, 2019. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• February 2, 2019 Incident
• 2021-02-10 Publication

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Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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