Taxi driver jailed for drugs possession

A taxi driver found in possession of drugs worth over €110,000 has been jailed for seven years by Judge Frank O’Donnell at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Stephen Ryan (aged 39) of Lentisk Lawn, Donaghmede pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis worth €70,000 and amphetamines worth €41,127 for sale or supply on the Malahide Road, Coolock on March 8, 2006.