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Scrambler crash during drug bust

Summary

Nathan Duffy, 20, of Ballymun, was jailed after a drug bust in which he attempted to escape on a scrambler bike. Gardaí had observed him and a companion moving cannabis between a box and a bag in a field on St Margarets Road on 28 September 2019. Duffy was caught with €99,226 worth of cannabis herb, pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply, and was sentenced by Judge Martin Nolan to three years and 11 months in custody. He had spent three weeks in custody before sentencing. The prosecution's psychological report highlighted Duffy's remorse, his past as a talented footballer whose career ended in his teens, his subsequent drug use, family bereavements, and his current drug‑free status, employment, and fatherhood. The judge noted his low risk of re‑offending and his rehabilitation efforts, concluding a lengthy custodial sentence would not benefit him.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Scrambler crash during drug bust. Charges or matters: possession of cannabis for sale or supply at St Margarets Road on September 28, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 28, 2019 Incident
• 2021-05-21 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence

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