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Smuggler had 13kg of heroin in suitcase

Summary

Mudassar Khan, 27, was arrested at Dublin airport after customs officers discovered 13 kg of heroin in a suitcase he had brought from Dubai. He was stopped when attempting to enter the EU "blue channel" and was subsequently detained by Gardaí. In court, Khan pleaded guilty to importation and possession for sale or supply of heroin. He admitted living in the UK, being a drug addict with a £2,500 debt, and claimed he had agreed to transport a package he thought contained cigarettes. When questioned about the source of the drugs, he refused to name anyone, citing fear of retaliation. The judge noted his lack of knowledge of the contents did not excuse the reckless transport of a large quantity of contraband. He was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment, with the court taking into account his remorse and the pressure he faced. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Smuggler had 13kg of heroin in suitcase. Charges or matters: importation and possession for sale or supply of heroin on October 6, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 6, 2018 Incident
• 2019-02-12 Publication

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Airport Incidents Drugs Stage Sentence

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