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Pair sentenced over heroin raid

Summary

In a Dublin flat raid, 28‑year‑old David Doherty was found with 6 g of heroin and was charged with possession for sale. He pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence of two and a half years, conditional on keeping the peace and attending the Tuam Community Training Centre. Doherty, who had 49 prior convictions mainly for traffic offences, was described by the judge as having made significant progress in dealing with his heroin addiction. His co‑accused, 36‑year‑old Stephen Lunders, pleaded guilty to the same charge and was given a three‑year jail term, with the last 18 months suspended. Lunders had 28 prior convictions, including drug offences, and was found with 2 oz of heroin and €1,010 in cash. The raid was triggered by a tip‑off, and the flat contained evidence of drug preparation and street‑dealing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pair sentenced over heroin raid. Charges or matters: the same charge in the same place; possession of heroin for sale or supply on North Circular Road, on June 27, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 27, 2013 Incident
• 2015-06-03 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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