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Dublin man put under pressure to hold €35k worth of drugs remanded on bail pending sentence
Summary
Jason Kearns, a 30‑year‑old expectant father from Crumlin, Dublin, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of 61 grams of cocaine (worth €4,300) and 1,515 grams of cannabis herb (worth €30,300) found at his home on 20 March 2015. He has two prior road‑traffic convictions. The judge adjourned the case to 9 May, ordering a probation report. Garda Catriona Gallagher reported that the house was searched after a tip‑off; cocaine was found in the kitchen and cannabis herb in the sitting room. Kearns said he stored the drugs because of a debt his brother had incurred after a drug haul seized by Gardaí. His brother was out of jurisdiction at the time, and threats were made against him.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man put under pressure to hold €35k worth of drugs remanded on bail pending sentence. Charges or matters: possession of 61 grams of cocaine worth €4,300 and 1,515 grams of cannabis herb worth €30,300 at his home on March 20, 2015. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 20, 2015 Adjournment
- May 9th Adjournment
- 2016-02-15 Publication
Why: An expectant father who was put under pressure to hold €35,000 worth of drugs because of threats made against his brother has been remanded on bail pending sentence. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of 61 grams of cocaine worth €4,300 and 1,515 grams of cannabis herb worth €30,300 at his home on March 20, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to May 9th having heard evidence and ordered a probation report.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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