Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12999Drug offences (possession of cannabis for sale or supply), possession of a weapon · Co. Dublin

Asylum seeker Yahya El Idrissi charged with cannabis and weapons offences at Dublin District Court

Yahya El Idrissi, 22, an asylum seeker from Cabra Road, Dublin 7, appeared before Dublin District Court on 5 August 2025 charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent for sale or supply, as well as weapons-related offences. He previously received a suspended sentence for possession of a knife.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is 22 years old. (gript.ie)
  • whereHe is from Cabra Road, Dublin 7. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent for sale or supply. (gript.ie)
  • chargeThe charges relate to possession of both drugs and weapons. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Dublin District Court. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused is an asylum seeker. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe previously received a suspended sentence for possession of a knife. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Asylum seeker charged weapons and drugs offences - Gript

    Reports the court appearance and charges; notes prior suspended sentence for knife possession.

    accused, Yahya El Idrissi, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Yahya El Idrissi