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Raid on flat uncovered drugs 'factory' with 1,500 cannabis jellies on kitchen table
Summary
Emmett Henry, 35, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a submachine gun and silencer, and possession of various drugs for sale or supply, both occurring at an apartment block in Finglas in November 2022. The court heard that gardaí discovered a cannabis growing facility in Henry's flat, including 1,500 cannabis jellies, while a separate search of a locked storage area revealed a silenced submachine gun, ammunition, and significant quantities of cannabis and cocaine. Judge Orla Crowe noted that while the offences carried presumptive minimum mandatory sentences of ten years for drugs and five years for firearms, she departed from these minimums due to exceptional circumstances. She acknowledged Henry's role as a trusted operative in a sophisticated operation but considered mitigating factors, including his guilty pleas, difficult childhood, and rehabilitation efforts for his drug addiction. Judge Crowe imposed consecutive sentences totalling seven and a half years. She suspended the final six months of the sentence under Probation supervision to incentivise Henry's continued rehabilitation. The matter was finalised with this sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Raid on flat uncovered drugs 'factory' with 1,500 cannabis jellies on kitchen table. Charges or matters: possession of a submachine gun and silencer at an apartment block in Finglas on November 25, 2022; possession of various drugs for sale or supply at the same apartment block in Finglas in the same month. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 25, 2022 Incident
- November 18, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-10-25 Publication
Why: "He was caught up in all this because he had a serious drug addiction himself. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of a submachine gun and silencer at an apartment block in Finglas on November 25, 2022; possession of various drugs for sale or supply at the same apartment block in Finglas in the same month (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Crowe imposed consecutive sentences totalling seven and a half years. She suspended the final six months under Probation supervision to incentivise Henry's continued rehabilitation.
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