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Contraband seller is jailed
Summary
William Fagan, a 29‑year‑old Dublin father, was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing cannabis for sale, a 9mm semi‑automatic pistol with ammunition, and untaxed tobacco. He admitted ownership of the drugs, valued at €35,805, and other illegal substances, and claimed he held them to pay gambling debts. Gardaí found the items at his home on 16 April 2020, recovered tobacco products with a €8,509 loss to the exchequer, and a firearm in good working order with a loaded magazine. DNA evidence linked Fagan to the gun and drugs. He had four prior minor convictions. His defence highlighted his carpentry work, recent fatherhood, stable relationship, and full cooperation. Judge Melanie Greally noted the quantity of contraband and the evidence of active distribution, but also his early plea and compliance, and imposed a five‑year sentence with the final 12 months suspended. William Fagan pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Contraband seller is jailed. Charges or matters: possession of cannabis for sale or supply, possession of 9mm semi-automatic pistol and ammunition and tobacco products on which excise duty had not been paid at his home on April 16, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 16, 2020 Incident
- 2021-06-03 Publication
Why: A Dublin father who said he was holding drugs, tobacco and a loaded firearm for others in order to pay off gambling debts has been jailed for four years. CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: possession of cannabis for sale or supply, possession of 9mm semi-automatic pistol and ammunition and tobacco products on which excise duty had not been paid at his home on April 16, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed a five-year sentence and suspended the final 12 months in recognition of the need to incentivise him to turn his back on this type of criminal activity.
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