12-year jail term for man caught with €1.2m of drugs

A man has been handed a 12-year jail sentence after he was caught with €1.2m worth of drugs, following an investigation by the Organised Crime Unit.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2011 - 18:48

A man has been handed a 12-year jail sentence after he was caught with €1.2m worth of drugs, following an investigation by the Organised Crime Unit.

Barry McArdle, of Davitt House, Galtymore Road, Drimnagh, was caught with €993,000 worth of heroin in the footwell of his van, after gardaí saw him collect a black plastic bag from another man.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Davitt House,Place: Galtymore Road,Place: Drimnagh Person: Barry McArdle Organisation: Organised Crime Unit

<p>Sentencing was adjourned until October 8 for the judge to consider the ramifications of applying the Probation Act. Judge Hughes also asked prosecuting counsel John Griffin to provide clarity on that issue and how it would impact Garda vetting. File picture: Derick Hudson</p>

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