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Air support involved in high-speed pursuit of criminal who sped against oncoming traffic

Summary

Dziugas Odinas pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and endangerment after a high-speed pursuit involving 12 garda vehicles and the Garda national air support unit. He also pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply of MDMA, Ecstasy tablets and Alprazolam tablets. Judge Sarah Berkeley adjourned the case to May 11 for finalisation and remanded him in custody.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Air support involved in high-speed pursuit of criminal who sped against oncoming traffic. Charges or matters: possession for sale or supply of MDMA, Ecstasy tablets and Alprazolam tablets on Ballymun rd., on August 3, 2023; dangerous driving and endangerment at various locations in north Dublin on May 29, 2023. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• May 29, 2023 Incident
• August 3, 2023 Incident
• May 11 Adjournment
• 2026-02-26 Publication

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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