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€1m in cannabis found during routine port search sees UK man jailed

Summary

During a routine customs search at Dublin Port, delivery driver Daljeet Singh, 52, was found transporting 55 kg of cannabis concealed in 50 brown cardboard bags, valued at about €1 million. Singh claimed he had not packed the van and was unaware of the drugs, but a photo from his phone later confirmed he knew of the cannabis. He pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis for sale or supply. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a headline sentence of nine years, but after considering mitigating factors, sentenced Singh to six years, suspending the final six months and backdating the term to the date of the offence. Singh has no prior convictions, lives with his elderly parents in the UK, and has five daughters and several grandchildren. The case highlighted alleged pressure from third parties and Singh's financial difficulties. The sentence was delivered at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: €1m in cannabis found during routine port search sees UK man jailed. Charges or matters: possessing cannabis herb for sale or supply on April 3, 2021 at Dublin Port, having arrived by ferry from Holyhead. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 3, 2021 Incident
• April 3 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-11-13 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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