Ireland Brazilian man given suspended sentence over cannabis supply in Limerick
On August 26, 2022, gardaí on patrol in Limerick city observed Victor Nascinento Paciullo, a 32-year-old Brazilian man, in a Honda Civic in the Johnsgate area, and later found messages about selling cannabis on his phone. He led them to his apartment, where they found cannabis in four glass jars, and gardaí seized cannabis, weighing scales and €5,500 in cash. He pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Court to possession of cannabis for sale or supply, possession of cannabis, money laundering and two charges of having paraphernalia in relation to drug dealing. The court imposed a fully suspended two-year sentence, ordered the money forfeited to the State and the drugs and paraphernalia destroyed, as reported on July 13, 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced11 Jul
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Victor Nascinento Paciullo, a 32-year-old Brazilian delivery driver, was arrested by gardaí in Limerick city.
- Where
- Gardaí were on patrol in Limerick city, and the man was observed in the Johnsgate area.
- When
- The garda patrol took place on August 26, 2022.
- Investigation
- Gardaí observed a man in a Honda Civic acting suspiciously in the Johnsgate area.
- Gardaí found messages about selling cannabis on the man's phone.
- The man took gardaí to his apartment, where they found cannabis in four glass jars.
- Gardaí seized three deals of cannabis, weighing scales and €5,500 in cash; a press report puts the cannabis at €6,000 in value.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply, possession of cannabis, money laundering and two charges of having paraphernalia in relation to drug dealing.
- In court
- The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court, where the court heard he is a hard worker with previous employment in hotels, restaurants and companies including Amazon.
- Sentence
- The judge imposed a fully suspended two-year sentence for the sale or supply of cannabis.
- The judge ordered the money forfeited to the State and the drugs and paraphernalia destroyed.
- Other details
- He came to Ireland on his own in 2018.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Brazilian delivery driver was caught by gardaí selling drugs in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereGardaí were on patrol in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe garda patrol took place on August 26, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí observed a man in a Honda Civic acting suspiciously in the Johnsgate area. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí found messages about selling cannabis on the man's phone. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe man took gardaí to his apartment, where they found cannabis in four glass jars. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí seized three deals of cannabis, weighing scales and €5,500 in cash. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply, possession of cannabis, money laundering and two charges of having paraphernalia in relation to drug dealing. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a fully suspended two-year sentence for the sale or supply of cannabis. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered the money forfeited to the State and the drugs and paraphernalia destroyed. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherHe came to Ireland on his own in 2018. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Jul2024Delivery driver brings gardai to his cannabis stash in Limerick
Reports the Limerick Circuit Court guilty plea and fully suspended sentences for Victor Nascinento Paciullo, including the mitigation and the forfeiture order. No existing case matched.
convicted, Victor Nascinento Paciullo, 32, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishVictor Nascinento Paciullo