Driver sentenced to 11 years for LSD-smuggling attempt

An English truck driver who attempted to import LSD valued at more than €600,000 through Dublin Port strapped to his body has been given an 11-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court..

David Coles (aged 37), of Birdsfarm, Saffron Waldon, Essex, pleaded guilty to possession of the drug for sale or supply at Dublin Port on February 10, 2005.