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Drug dealer said he would 'rather do honest work'
Summary
Boris Barcanec, 35, pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis, ecstasy tablets and amphetamines for sale or supply at his Dublin 14 home. Gardaí, acting on a confidential tip‑off, searched the house after witnessing a suspected drug transaction outside. They seized over €66,000 worth of drugs: plastic bags of cannabis valued at €62,248, amphetamines worth €2,527, and 156 MDMA tablets worth €1,560, along with drug paraphernalia. Barcanec admitted the cannabis was for sale, that he also used ecstasy, and that he had paid about €20,000 for the cannabis, which he described as poor quality. He claimed to have bought 300 MDMA tablets for around €1,000 the previous weekend. Barcanec, originally from Croatia, said he had been in Ireland for five years, was in debt, and was working as a garden landscaper earning €460 per week. He has no prior convictions. He apologized to gardaí, stating he would "rather do honest work" and expressed remorse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drug dealer said he would 'rather do honest work'. Charges or matters: possessing cannabis, ecstasy tablets and amphetamines for sale or supply at his home in Willbrook, Whitechurch Road, Dublin 14 on July 5, 2021. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- July 5, 2021 Incident
- November 15 Adjournment
- 2023-11-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possessing cannabis, ecstasy tablets and amphetamines for sale or supply at his home in Willbrook, Whitechurch Road, Dublin 14 on July 5, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the case for finalisation until November 15.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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