Teenager who possessed €150,000 worth of heroin given seven years' detention
A West Dublin teenager who was found in possession of €150,000 worth of heroin has been sentenced to seven years' detention by Judge Patrick McCartan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
The 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to possession of the drugs for sale or supply at his guardian's home on December 9, 2007. His 19 previous convictions included public order and assault and were dealt with in the District Court.