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Darren Gilligan consents to Spanish extradition on international drug trafficking charges
Summary
Darren Gilligan, 47, son of convicted drug dealer John Gilligan, has agreed to surrender to Spanish authorities after a High Court hearing. He faces up to four years' imprisonment in Spain for alleged trafficking of cannabis, sleeping pills and participation in a criminal organisation. The European Arrest Warrant, issued by Murcia police, accuses him of shipping hashish, cannabis and unlicensed sleeping tablets (Datolan, Zoplicone, Limovan) to Ireland via parcel services, and of sending packages of cannabis and sleeping pills from various Spanish post offices in late 2020. Spanish investigators also seized marijuana buds and a vacuum‑packaging machine at a Spanish address linked to Gilligan. At the High Court, Gilligan confirmed his decision to surrender after legal advice, and the judge set an extradition date within 20 days, with Gilligan remaining on bail until departure. The High Court had previously granted him bail despite Garda objections. The case remains at the extradition stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Darren Gilligan consents to Spanish extradition on international drug trafficking charges. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 10 Incident
- July 2019 Other
- February 2021 Other
- September 29, 2020 Other
- October 1 Other
- April 12 Incident
- 2023-06-21 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Mr Gilligan faces up to four years' imprisonment if convicted.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
Topics
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