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Case No. 31064Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 1 Nov 2019

Former League of Ireland footballer given suspended sentence for drugs possession in Lucan

Adrian Bajgora, 25, of Lucan, Co Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possessing drugs for sale or supply after gardaí found €42,318 of cocaine and other drugs in a search of his home. Judge Pauline Codd sentenced him to five years' imprisonment, suspended in its entirety on strict conditions.

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  6. Sentenced2 Jul
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Key facts

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  • whatBajgora was caught in possession of €42,318 of cocaine and smaller quantities of other drugs after his home was searched by gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereBajgora lived in Foxborough Grove, Lucan, Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offence took place at his address on 1 November 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeBajgora committed the offence out of a sense of financial and moral responsibility to his family, who were under particular financial pressure. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí obtained a search warrant for the address after surveillance and suspected drug transactions were observed. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBajgora pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Codd sentenced Bajgora to five years' imprisonment and suspended the sentence in its entirety on strict conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBajgora has seven previous convictions for road traffic offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe total value of all the drugs seized was €45,871. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jul2021
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Former League of Ireland footballer receives suspended sentence on drugs charge

    Court report of sentencing. Adds the plea, the search and seizure details, the judge's remarks on motive and character, and the suspended five-year sentence.

    convicted, Adrian Bajgora, 25, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Adrian Bajgora