Jail sentence for teen who 'went for a spin' in car containing €1.3m heroin haul

A teenager who became involved in a multi million-euro heroin operation after deciding to “go for a spin” in his cousin’s car has received a six-year sentence, with three years suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today.

Solomon Spencer (aged 19) of Lansdowne Gate, Dublin 12 had pleaded guilty to to possession of heroin for sale or supply of heroin valued at €1.3m at Boomer’s carpark, Woodford Walk, Clondalkin on January 23, 2009.