Teen sent for trial over €11k drugs haul at age of 14

A 16-year-old boy, who was allegedly found with more than €11,000 worth of heroin and drug dealing paraphernalia his bedroom, has been served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial before a judge and jury.

The boy had been charged at the Children's Court with possessing heroin for sale or supply at his south Dublin home, on a date in December, 2008. He was aged 14 at the time.