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Case No. 1664Possession of controlled drugs, money laundering · Co. Dublin · 5 May 2024

Dylan Pennie sentenced to two years for holding €575,000 of drugs at parents' home in Coolock

Dylan Pennie, 34, an air conditioning engineer from Coolock, Dublin, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment (two years suspended) at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to possessing €575,000 worth of drugs and laundering €52,320 at his parents' home in May 2024, which he said he was holding to pay off a €4,000 drug debt.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 May
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Key facts

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  • whatPennie was sentenced to four years with two years suspended, effectively two years in prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe drugs comprised mainly cannabis, but also included cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and benzodiazepine. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMost of the drugs were found in the eaves of a converted attic in the house. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereA smaller amount of drugs was found in a golf bag in a shed. (irishtimes.com)
  • causePennie said he had built up a small drug debt of €4,000 and had been told to hold the drugs and cash. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí obtained a warrant to search the home. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargePennie pleaded guilty to possession of €575,000 worth of drugs at his parents' address on 5 May 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargePennie also pleaded guilty to laundering €52,320, the proceeds of criminal conduct. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDefence counsel asked the court to depart from the minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPennie had no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA family member had paid off the drug debt, which had risen above the original €4,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPennie was clear of drugs after fully engaging with drug rehabilitation following the raid. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPennie is a father of three. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 May2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Air-con engineer sentenced to two years for holding drugs and cash at parents’ home

    Sentencing report: Judge Martina Baxter departed from the 10-year mandatory minimum, imposing four years with two suspended, citing Pennie's plea, co-operation, lack of prior convictions, and the pressure of the drug debt.

    convicted, Dylan Pennie, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Pennie