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'Lost luggage' contained 2,000 cannabis capsules
Summary
Ricky Adame (27) has been jailed for 12 months after customs at Dublin Airport discovered 2,000 cannabis capsules in his lost luggage. He arrived in Dublin on January 11, 2026, and reported his luggage missing the following day. Customs found the capsules, which had a total street value of between €22,000 and €55,000. Adame pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply. He has no previous convictions and was in custody since his arrest. The court heard that he travelled with a co-accused who was found in possession of €240,000 of cannabis. Adame's defence argued that he was a 'bit of a patsy' who did not know what was in the bag but knew it was illegal. He was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and was due to receive €2,000 for his role. Judge Elma Sheahan noted the seriousness of the offence but accepted mitigating factors, including Adame's good character and his signed guilty pleas. She imposed a two-year sentence, suspending the final 12 months on strict conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Lost luggage' contained 2,000 cannabis capsules. Charges or matters: possession of drugs for sale or supply on January 13 last. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 11 Other
- January 13 Incident
- 2026-07-24 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: possession of drugs for sale or supply on January 13 last (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The co-accused, who has already been sentenced, was described as a "more significant figure" to the court. The judge suspended the final 12 months of the two-year sentence on strict conditions including that Adame leave the country within seven days of his release from custody.
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