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Cyclist busted with drugs after running red light
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 7 February 2021, a cyclist named Ariel Rocha Stefani, aged 26, was stopped for failing to stop at a red light. Gardaí found six small bags of cocaine, four small bags of MDMA, two bags of cannabis and an unknown blue tablet on him, along with €515 in cash. A search of his home later uncovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis, MDMA, a measuring spoon, three mobile phones and over €1,810 in cash. Stefani admitted to paying €200 for the MDMA and claimed all drugs were for personal use. He pleaded guilty and cooperated with investigators. Judge Martin Nolan, after considering a positive probation report and Stefani's cooperation, sentenced him to two years in prison for possession of drugs, suspending the entire term on the condition that he remains law‑abiding and well‑behaved for two years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cyclist busted with drugs after running red light. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 7, 2021 Incident
- 2022-06-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Claire Henry A cyclist who was found in possession of multiple types of drugs after failing to stop at a red light has received a suspended sentence. For the possession of drugs, he sentenced him to two years in prison but suspended it in full on the condition that he keeps the peace and be of good behaviour for two years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin city
- Drumcondra Road
- Dublin
- brought to Pearse Street Garda station
- Pearse Street
Topics
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