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Tip-off led to €100k heroin bust

Summary

Craig McManus, 23, of Kiltalown View, Tallaght, was sentenced by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to four years' imprisonment, with the last 18 months suspended. He pleaded guilty to possession of €101,537 worth of heroin in his home in May 2014 and to possession of €8,225 worth of heroin on 26 October 2014. The court noted his 80 prior convictions, including drug dealing, theft and public order offences, and that a probation report placed him at moderate risk of re‑offending. Judge Karen O'Connor cited his supportive family, rehabilitation and lack of association with criminal peers, and the fact that his mother had previously paid off his drug debts after threats. The judge imposed the custodial sentence, suspending the final 18 months on strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Tip-off led to €100k heroin bust. Charges or matters: having the heroin, valued at €101,537 at his home in May 2014; having €8,225 worth of heroin on October 26, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 26, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-05-10 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft

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