Stephen Reddington sentenced for €1.2m heroin haul

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Stephen Reddington was sentenced to eight years, with the final three suspended, for possessing heroin for sale or supply at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 15 October 2015. The drugs were found in a shed at his Clondalkin home after he directed gardaí to containers holding the heroin and mixing agents. The seizure was valued at about €1.2 million.

Judge Melanie Greally noted exceptional circumstances, including steps Reddington had taken to address issues in his life and his progress in overcoming cocaine use. The court was also told he had 28 previous convictions, while his barrister asked that his guilty plea and acceptance of responsibility be considered.