Scott Capper jailed after Garda chase and cocaine arrest

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Scott Capper was jailed for 27 months, backdated to January 4, after a high-speed Garda chase in north Dublin on January 3, 2025. He was also disqualified from driving for four years.

The court heard that Capper drove at Garda vehicles during the pursuit, forcing officers to take evasive action. After his car stopped, he fled on foot while cocaine fell from him and was seen throwing small bags over a wall. The cocaine was valued at €5,775.

Judge Martin Nolan heard that Capper had a significant cocaine habit. Garda Martin Grundy accepted that Capper was trying to get away from Gardaí rather than intending to endanger life; the judge said Capper knew he had drugs and chose to escape by driving dangerously.