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Unit sub-letted for 'sophisticated' cannabis cultivation

Summary

Marek Gradzki, 51, of Magenta Hall, Santry, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to permitting a unit at Collinstown Cross Industrial Estate to be used for a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation. He had sub‑let the premises to three Polish men who operated the cultivation in two concealed rooms and also had cannabis plants in a van outside. Gardaí obtained a search warrant and found 35 plants valued at €28,000. Gradzki denied knowing the plants were there and claimed he was only paid €500 for renting the unit. He had no drug convictions, but the judge found he knew a drug operation was taking place and had allowed it. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment, fully suspended on strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Unit sub-letted for 'sophisticated' cannabis cultivation. Charges or matters: permitting a premises to be used for the cultivation of cannabis. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 12, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-05-12 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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