Darren Cumberton jailed for cannabis supply offences

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Darren Cumberton was jailed for two and a half years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for two counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply. The proceedings were reported on 28 February 2022.

He pleaded guilty. The offences occurred at Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, on 15 April 2021.

Judge Martin Nolan departed from the 10-year mandatory minimum but refused a non-custodial sentence. The defence cited gambling addiction, financial losses, remorse, cooperation and no previous convictions; the report said Cumberton had received treatment and was at low risk of reoffending.