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15-year-old boy on e-bike had over €80k worth of tablets
Summary
A 15-year-old boy caught with over €80,000 worth of illegal tablets has been placed on a probation bond for six months. The now 17-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of the drugs for sale and a mobile phone in connection with the offence. Gardaí found the tablets in a sports bag near Violet Hill Park after observing suspicious activity. The teenager's phone contained messages related to drug dealing, and he accepted responsibility despite not admitting to gardaí initially. His defence argued he was being used by others and that he had a supportive mother and was engaged with a youth service. The court ordered him to engage with the Probation Service and noted that the incident was isolated. Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the case for six months and said the matter lies in his hands.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 15-year-old boy on e-bike had over €80k worth of tablets. Charges or matters: possession of the drugs for sale or supply on March 25, 2024; possession of a mobile phone in connection with a drug trafficking offence. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 25, 2024 Incident
- October 27 Adjournment
- 2026-04-22 Publication
Why: Gda Power agreed with Michael O'Higgins SC, defending, that his client was being used by others because he was not known to gardaí and as such was less likely to be caught. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of the drugs for sale or supply on March 25, 2024; possession of a mobile phone in connection with a drug trafficking offence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the case for six months and ordered that the teenager engage with the Probation Service during that time.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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