Paul Storey jailed for cocaine and diamorphine possession

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Paul Storey was jailed for four years for possessing cocaine and diamorphine for sale or supply at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 10 March 2023.

He pleaded guilty to the charges. The proceedings were reported on 14 March 2023.

The drugs were found in a car in a container belonging to Storey at Baronrath, Straffan, Co Kildare, on 24 April 2021.

The investigating garda agreed Storey was not the search’s primary target, held the drugs for a third party, had a low-level role and showed no trappings of wealth.

Judge Martin Nolan said Storey’s culpability was reduced because he became involved to help another party, and considered his early plea and work history in mitigation.