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Man claimed he'd found €250k worth drugs 'under a bush'

Summary

Stuart Simpson, 43, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment after admitting possession of a controlled drug for sale or supply. He claimed he had found over €250,000 worth of drugs "under a bush", but the court found this false, noting that the drugs were supplied by someone else. A search of Simpson's home on 7 October 2022 uncovered more than 1 kg of diamorphine, 300 g of cocaine and 20 g of cannabis, with a combined value of €259,172, along with drug‑dealing paraphernalia. Simpson pleaded guilty and had 46 prior convictions, including two drug offences. The judge highlighted that Simpson had no signs of wealth and that the profits from the drugs were likely diverted elsewhere. He was described as a "wild young man" in his early 20s, with a history of early convictions, and the court considered the impact of his absence on his family when imposing the sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man claimed he'd found €250k worth drugs 'under a bush'. Charges or matters: possession of a controlled drug for sale or supply. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 7, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-03-08 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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