Father of five gets 12 years for manufacturing cocaine

A 39 year-old father of five who ran a cocaine manufacturing and mixing plant at his home has received a 12 year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Drug paraphernalia and cocaine valued at €440,000 was found at the home of Rory Lyons, of Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, who pleaded guilty to possession of seven kilos of the drug for sale or supply at that address on September 21, 2004.