Keith Carter receives suspended sentence for cocaine, heroin and money laundering offences

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Keith Carter was before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court facing possession of cocaine and heroin for sale or supply and laundering €1,055, the proceeds of criminal conduct. He pleaded guilty to both offences. The proceedings were reported on May 12, 2025. The offences occurred at his home on September 19, 2023.

The report said a search found drugs valued at €5,371, including cannabis and ecstasy for Carter’s own use. Garda Máire Ruddy said Carter had explained that he had a cocaine addiction and was holding the drugs to pay a debt. Defence counsel Oisín Clarke BL highlighted Carter’s family responsibilities, work and knee injury, saying he became addicted during time off work. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a three-and-a-half-year sentence, suspended for four years.