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Man prosecuted after €100,000 Garda narcotics bust

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ByDavid Brown

Jun 13, 2023
Man prosecuted after €100,000 Garda narcotics bust
David Brown

Cocaine and cannabis are extremely popular drugs across the world. Although it has been heavily promoted as a safe stress reducer, it’s highly addictive, include severe side effects, and can be even fatal if overdosed. The sellers of such substances make billions and catching the drug dealers is always the priority to the police.

Officers searched a residence of suspects on Friday as a component of a continuing investigation regarding the distribution and production of narcotics in the Westmeath Region. This investigation yielded an estimated €56,500 in suspected cocaine and €44,000 in cannabis.

Garda detained two male individuals in their twenties. According to the authorities, one of the suspects was released from custody, while the second felon still remains there waiting for his sentence and files to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The convict’s name is not disclosed to the public yet. However, it’s known that he was already charged to appear before Mullingar District Court on Saturday.

Substances Distribution

Cocaine and cannabis are extremely popular drugs across the world. Although it has been heavily promoted as a safe stress reducer, it’s highly addictive, include severe side effects, and can be even fatal if overdosed. The sellers of such substances make billions and catching the drug dealers is always the priority to the police.

Irish Laws

According to Irish law, drug dealers whose supplies are estimated to be over €13,000 face a sentence of minimum of 10 years in prison. Although, such a rule doesn’t apply if the court is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances. Similar penalties apply to someone convicted of importing drugs with a value of €13,000 or more.

 
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David Brown

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