Jake Higgins receives suspended sentence in Tallaght drug case

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Jake Higgins, 24, of Knockmore Drive, Tallaght, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Tallaght on November 11, 2024. Garda Michael Brislane said Higgins ran when approached while carrying a backpack and tried to discard it. The recovered bag contained ketamine valued at €3,642, MDMA valued at €1,260 and weighing scales.

Judge Martin Nolan suspended a two-year prison sentence on condition that Higgins keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The judge also took account of Higgins having no previous convictions and being employed.