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Case No. 20110Drugs offence (possession; possession for sale or supply) · Co. Dublin · 2 Aug 2023

Canadian tourist spared conviction over cannabis jellies and magic mushrooms

Saaid Junaid, a 23-year-old Canadian man, was arrested at Terminal 1 on 2 August 2023 after customs officers selected his baggage for search, and he was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis jellies and magic mushrooms worth €1,400 and with possessing them for sale or supply. On 3 August 2023 at Dublin District Court he pleaded guilty and asked to be spared a criminal record. The judge struck out the matter after he paid €1,000 to the court, so no conviction was recorded. The latest development is that the matter was struck out without conviction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
He brought a variety of cannabis jellies and a small amount of magic mushrooms, worth €1,400.
Other details
  • Saaid Junaid is a 23-year-old Canadian man described as a tourist.
  • His defence said the drugs were for his own use and to share with a friend during his holiday, and his lawyer said the drugs were legal in Canada.
Where
He was arrested at Terminal 1.
When
He was arrested on 2 August 2023, the day before his court hearing.
Investigation
Customs officers selected his baggage to be searched at Terminal 1.
Charges
He was charged with unlawful possession of the drugs and with possessing them for sale or supply.
In court
At Dublin District Court on 3 August 2023 he pleaded guilty and asked to be spared a criminal record.
Sentence
The judge struck out the matter after he paid €1,000 to the court, and no conviction was recorded.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Canadian tourist brought €1,400 worth of cannabis jellies and magic mushrooms on his trip to Ireland. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatHe had a variety of cannabis jellies and a small amount of magic mushrooms. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe accused was arrested at Terminal 1 the day before the court hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCustoms officers selected his baggage to be searched at Terminal 1. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of the drugs and possessing them for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge struck out the matter after the accused paid €1,000 to the court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe pleaded guilty and asked for a chance to be spared a criminal record. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHis lawyer said the drugs were legal in Canada. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the drugs were for his own consumption and to share with a friend during his holiday. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Aug2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Tourist spared jail for bringing cannabis jellies and magic mushrooms on trip to Ireland

    Reports the Dublin District Court hearing on 3 August 2023, where the accused pleaded guilty and the matter was struck out without conviction.

    accused, Saaid Junaid, 23, male, Canadian, named, non-irishSaaid Junaid