Man faces 10 years for admitting possession of heroin

A 45-year-old south Dublin man faces a possible 10-year sentence after admitting possession of €27,000 of heroin in the city two years ago.

John Brannigan, of Ash Grove Avenue, The Coombe, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of the drugs for sale or supply at Rosary Road on October 1, 2007.