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€2.8 million worth of cocaine concealed under Lego shipment
Summary
Killian McNay, 40, of Ardilaun Green, Mullingar, Westmeath, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. McNay admitted to possessing 40 kilograms of cocaine for sale or supply at Dublin Port on 22 September 2024 and to having imported the drugs, valued at €2.8 million, concealed under a Lego shipment destined for Lidl stores. The cocaine was hidden in specialised containers in the base of a flat‑bed trailer that had been carrying legitimate Lego goods. McNay had hired a driver and travelled to Holland to ensure proper loading; the driver remains before the courts. McNay was under significant financial pressure and had a history of minor road‑traffic convictions. He was interviewed six times and admitted his presence during loading. The court noted his debt‑driven circumstances and his role in the haulage industry. Judge Nolan described his actions as a grievous misjudgement and sentenced him accordingly.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: €2.8 million worth of cocaine concealed under Lego shipment. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 22, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-10-13 Publication
Why: "He must have known there was going to be serious misconduct because he knew of the adaptation of the trailer. CNI source report
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