Dealer got garda clearance to teach in China ahead of trial

A drug addict who sold cannabis for a drug dealer was granted garda clearance to travel to China to teach English while he awaited his trial, a court heard.

Dealer got garda clearance to teach in China ahead of trial

Donal Walker, aged 31, was given a three-year suspended sentence on pleading guilty at Limerick Circuit Court, to possession of €23,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply, contrary to section 15(A) on June 2, 2012.

When gardaí raided Walker’s home in Kilbane, Castletroy, Co Limerick, they discovered bags of cannabis, €11,800 in cash, a set of weigh scales, and a tick list of the names of people who were buying drugs from him. Walker immediately pleaded guilty to his involvement, the court heard.

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