Teen 'forced to store cocaine' after father gave evidence

A 17-year-old boy, who claimed he was forced to store a stash of cocaine worth €1,300 after his father gave evidence against a criminal, has been spared a custodial sentence.

The north Dublin teenager, who was accompanied to the Children’s Court by his father, pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs and possession with intent to supply, at his home, on March 28 last year.