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Dealer caught trying to dump part of €474k drugs haul into bin

Summary

A 43‑year‑old drug dealer, Toma Dani, was caught by Gardaí attempting to dispose of part of an almost €474,000 cannabis stash in a carpark bin when a search warrant was executed at his home. Dani, who claimed he was trying to pay off a €100,000 gambling debt, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply on September 10, 2023. Gardaí recovered €6,370, identified as proceeds from drug sales, along with drug paraphernalia such as bagging and scales. He had no prior convictions and had reduced his gambling debt to €70,000 over the previous year. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, hearing his back injury and lack of a drug problem, imposed a four‑year and six‑month sentence, following a headline of six years, citing mitigating circumstances and his remorse. The court noted his apology letters and the impact of drugs on society.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dealer caught trying to dump part of €474k drugs haul into bin. Charges or matters: possession of the drugs for sale or supply at his home on September 10, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 10, 2023 Incident
• 2024-11-15 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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