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Illegal cigarettes mule gets time-served sentence

Summary

Mahissat Anastacia Correia Djaura, a 24‑year‑old UK care worker, was sentenced by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 18 months in prison for evading excise duty on €40,000 worth of cigarettes found in her luggage at Dublin Airport. The court noted she was not the mastermind of the offence and had no prior convictions. Judge Melanie Greally imposed the sentence with the final 15 months suspended on strict conditions, crediting time already served. Djaura pleaded guilty and expressed remorse, citing financial pressure and a difficult prison experience. She had travelled from Lagos, where she purchased the cigarettes for cash, and arranged for a person to collect them for £1,000. The prosecution highlighted her cooperation during the interview, while the defence emphasised her lack of addiction and previous clean record. Djaura must leave the country upon release.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Illegal cigarettes mule gets time-served sentence. Charges or matters: evasion of excise duty on the cigarettes at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport, on September 13, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 13, 2021 Incident
• 2021-12-20 Publication

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Airport Incidents Stage Sentence

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