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Sniffer dog led officers to €400k cannabis haul at Dublin Airport
Summary
James Fuery, 32, of Tallaght, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply after a sniffer dog at Dublin Airport flagged a suitcase he had brought from Ibiza. Customs officers seized €404,520 of cannabis, weighing just under 22.5 kg, in 45 vacuum‑sealed packets. Fuery admitted it was his first time bringing drugs into the country and explained that he had relapsed into addiction, built a €15,000 drug debt, and was under pressure. Judge Elma Sheahan, noting the seriousness of the offence and Fuery's early plea, imposed a headline sentence of four and a half years. The court set a three‑year custodial term, suspended the final 12 months on strict conditions, including drug treatment. Fuery is a chef with a pro‑social family and has no prior drug convictions. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sniffer dog led officers to €400k cannabis haul at Dublin Airport. Charges or matters: possession of cannabis for sale or supply on September 25 last year. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 25 Incident
- 2025-07-07 Publication
Why: Imposing sentence today, Judge Elma Sheahan said this was a serious offence because of the damage the illegal drugs trade brings to our society day in and day out. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of cannabis for sale or supply on September 25 last year (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Imposing sentence today, Judge Elma Sheahan said this was a serious offence because of the damage the illegal drugs trade brings to our society day in and day out.
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