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Student's driving error led to €40k cannabis bust
Summary
Daniel Walsh, a 30-year-old college student from Rush, Co Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for drug offences. He pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply of cannabis herb and ketamine on the Skerries Road on January 9, 2021. He also admitted to having MDMA and cannabis for sale or supply at his home on the same date, as well as the unlawful possession of proceeds of crime. Gardaí stopped Walsh's van after observing it cross a white line, discovering nearly 2kg of cannabis, ketamine, and €6,900 in cash. A subsequent search of his home recovered additional drugs, including MDMA, with a total estimated street value of €42,924. Walsh told officers he was instructed to test the cannabis quality before handing over cash and stated he was selling drugs to support his own use. Defence counsel highlighted that Walsh is a third-year student who has removed himself from criminal associates following a psychotic episode linked to heavy drug use. Judge Martin Nolan acknowledged it was unlikely Walsh would reoffend but noted the serious quantity of drugs warranted a prison term. The court imposed a four-year sentence, suspending the final two years on the condition that Walsh keep the peace for the four-year period.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Student's driving error led to €40k cannabis bust. Charges or matters: possession for sale or supply of cannabis herb and ketamine on the Skerries road on January 9, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 9, 2021 Incident
- 2022-11-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession for sale or supply of cannabis herb and ketamine on the Skerries road on January 9, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He imposed a four-year sentence but suspended the final two years on condition Walsh keep the peace for the four-year period.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Skerries road
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