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Drugs debtor was told he'd be 'whacked'
Summary
Ciaran Aspin, 36, was sentenced to a fully suspended three‑year term for possession of €55,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 27 October 2018. Aspin attempted to flee on a bicycle when stopped by Gardaí, sliding on a garda car's bonnet before being searched. Gardaí found cannabis in a bag he carried and, after searching his home, discovered additional cannabis in the back garden and cocaine in a bedroom, totalling €57,642.14. Aspin claimed he was threatened that he would be "whacked" and denied being a dealer, stating he was merely holding the drugs. He has four prior convictions, including drink driving, and was employed as a delivery driver during the Covid emergency. Judge Elma Sheahan, after hearing a Probation Service report, suspended the sentence on strict conditions, including two years of engagement with the service.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drugs debtor was told he'd 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
- July 2020 Incident
- 2021-11-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at his address on October 27, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today she sentenced Aspin to three years in prison, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for two years.; Judge Elma Sheahan had previously adjourned the case, having heard evidence and ordered a report from the Probation Service.
Applicant
Outcome: Today she sentenced Aspin to three years in prison, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for two years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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