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"Vulnerable" woman paid €50 by men who used her kitchen to bag drugs

Summary

Lisa Smith, 36, of Harelawn Park, Clondalkin, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of cocaine, heroin, MDMA and ketamine on 1 April 2016. Garda Gavin Curran reported that a search warrant led to the discovery of €210,000 of drugs and a cocaine press under a kick board in Smith's kitchen. Smith admitted the items were not hers but accepted responsibility. Curran said one or two men had entered Smith's house to use the kitchen for drug‑bagging, paying her €50 each time. He described Smith as vulnerable and living alone, and noted she had no prior convictions. Curran agreed with the defence that Smith had been "asked or pestered" and "afraid not to comply." Judge Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing to May to allow a Probation Report, with a full plea in mitigation expected next time.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Vulnerable" woman paid €50 by men who used her kitchen to bag drugs. Charges or matters: possession of cocaine, heroin, MDMA and ketamine at her home on April 1, 2016. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• April 1, 2016 Incident
• 2017-03-09 Publication

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Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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