Man faces return to jail for €28k drugs in car

A Dublin man with a previous drugs conviction could face going back to jail for possessing almost €28,000 of cannabis herb, cocaine, and heroin in his home and car.

Man faces return to jail for €28k drugs in car

Paul Mooney, aged 26, had been on temporary release from a five-year sentence for possessing €70,000 of drugs when patrolling gardaí spotted him sitting in the dark in his car with another man.

Detective Garda Colm Reynolds said that when he and his colleague approached the car, something was thrown from the driver’s side. Mooney was in the passenger seat and had over €2,000 cash in his hand.

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