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Two women jailed after cannabis finds

Summary

Two Dublin women, Holly McNevin (28) and Sarah Redmond (27), were jailed for two years after a Garda stop on Drimnagh Road on 20 September 2021 revealed over €65,000 worth of cannabis in a Fiat Brava and in Redmond's apartment. McNevin, driving, admitted possession of the drugs in the car and the cash seized, while Redmond admitted allowing her home to be used for storage. McNevin had two prior traffic convictions; Redmond had none. Both pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply. The court noted their low risk of re‑offending and strong family support but found them responsible for the drug activity, sentencing them to prison. The case highlighted the seriousness of drug possession and the court's willingness to impose custodial sentences even for lower‑level dealers.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Two women jailed after cannabis finds. Charges or matters: having drugs in their possession for sale or supply on September 20, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 20, 2021 Incident
• November 2021 Incident
• 2023-03-22 Publication

Why: She told gardaí that her brother owed a debt that he and she had collectively ran up because of their use of drugs. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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Read the original CNI report