Seven years for drug-transporting truck driver

A Kildare truck driver who transported heroin valued at €1m has been jailed for seven years by Judge Patrick McCartan.

Seven years for drug-transporting truck driver
Wed, 15 Oct, 2008 - 12:58

A Kildare truck driver who transported heroin valued at €1m has been jailed for seven years by Judge Patrick McCartan.

Michael Stokes (aged 50) of St Dominic’s Park, Newbridge pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession for sale or supply of the heroin on August 9, 2007.

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