Rattigan directed heroin deal from jail

A criminal gang leader has been found guilty of the possession and supply of €1m worth of heroin while he is in prison.

The Special Criminal Court yesterday agreed with the prosecution case that Brian Rattigan, aged 32, was the director of a drugs gang conducting a €1m heroin deal.

The case before the non-jury court is believed to be the first time a drug dealer has been found guilty of charges connected to directing the supply of drugs while incarcerated.