Karl Zambra jailed for cocaine sale to undercover gardaí

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Karl Zambra was jailed for possessing cocaine for sale or supply at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 19 November 2018. The offence occurred at St Teresa’s Gardens, Dublin, on 18 August 2014.

Zambra pleaded guilty after undercover gardaí bought €40 worth of cocaine. The court heard that he provided a mobile phone number for future purchases, while the defence disputed that he directed local drug sales.

Judge Elma Sheahan imposed a two-and-a-half-year sentence, suspending the final six months for 12 months. She said Zambra was at high risk of reoffending and had played an important role in the supply of drugs.