Johan Monzon jailed for two years after cocaine pellets burst during flight

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Johan Monzon was sentenced to two years in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine for sale or supply at Dublin Airport on May 20, 2025. The judge backdated the sentence to July 1, when Monzon was arrested and taken into custody.

The court heard that Monzon had swallowed 48 cocaine pellets while travelling from Spain. One burst, and he was taken to hospital after suffering severe seizures when his flight diverted to Dublin. The drugs had an estimated street value of €40,768, a garda witness said.