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Four drugs conspiracy accused plead guilty
Summary
Four men – Miljan Koprivica (45) of Manchester, UK, and three Filipino men, Hanz Pangahin (36), Christopher Ampo (44) and Feljon Lao (62) – pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to conspiring to import drugs worth over €13,000 between 18 December 2024 and 15 January 2025, both inside and outside the State. The offence contravenes section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Two other co‑accused, Conor Costello (31) of Derry and Ryan Watson (32) of Glasgow, had already pleaded guilty to the same charge. All defendants remain in custody awaiting the court hearing on 3 November.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Four drugs conspiracy accused plead guilty. Charges or matters: the same charge. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 18, 2024 Incident
- January 15, 2025 Incident
- November 3 Adjournment
- 2025-10-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the same charge (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: All of the defendants have been remanded in custody to appear before the non-jury court on November 3.
Accused
Charges: the same charge (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: All of the defendants have been remanded in custody to appear before the non-jury court on November 3.
Accused
Charges: the same charge (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: All of the defendants have been remanded in custody to appear before the non-jury court on November 3.
Accused
Charges: the same charge (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: All of the defendants have been remanded in custody to appear before the non-jury court on November 3.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Bollin Drive
- Earhart Park
- Madamsbank Road
- Mailerbeg Gardens
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