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Young man with no criminal history found with €250k drugs stash

Summary

Karl Hennessy, a 23‑year‑old with no prior convictions, was found with a €250,000 drug stash in his Dublin flat. Gardaí were called after confidential tips and discovered Hennessy and another young man asleep in separate beds. When questioned, Hennessy directed officers to a wardrobe where they seized €141,106 worth of heroin, €100,506 of cocaine, €8,780 of cannabis resin and €6,570 of MDMA, totaling €256,962. Hennessy pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply. Judge Karen O'Connor described him as vulnerable, noting debt and predation, and imposed a three‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended. She urged continued engagement with Coolmine Therapeutic Centre, victim‑focus work, anger management and compliance with probation services. The case highlights the court's focus on Hennessy's background and the large drug value.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Young man with no criminal history found with €250k drugs stash. Charges or matters: having a quantity of heroin, cocaine, cannabis resin and MDMA for sale or supply at his home on May 18, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 18, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-11-30 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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