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Case No. 5708Drug trafficking (MDMA) · Co. Dublin · 11 Oct 2021

Man (80) jailed for transporting MDMA worth €470,000 by bus to Dublin

Peter Lam (80) pleaded guilty to possessing MDMA for sale or supply at Busáras in Dublin 1 and was sentenced to four years, with the final 10 months suspended. He had told gardaí he was transporting the drugs to pay gambling debts.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Jun
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereLam transported drugs worth almost half a million euro from Donegal to Dublin by bus. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenLam pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply at Busáras, Dublin 1, on 11 October 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeLam told gardaí he had a gambling problem and owed money. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí acting on confidential information intercepted Lam when he arrived at Busáras on a bus from Donegal carrying two large boxes. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeLam pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Lam had a previous 2013 conviction in Letterkenny for cultivation and possession of cannabis. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Mary O'Malley Costello imposed a sentence of four years and suspended the final 10 months. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said Lam should be credited with the 10 months he had already spent in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLam said he did not know what was in the boxes. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boxes were found to contain MDMA valued at €470,982, hidden in pottery boxes and under children's toys. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLam said he was to bring the boxes to a casino, where people were to collect them. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge described Lam's role as a courier as an important cog in the wheel. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (80) jailed for transporting drugs worth €470,000 by bus to Dublin

    First report of this case. It covers the guilty plea, the sentence, the value of the drugs and Lam's statements to gardaí about gambling debts.

    convicted, Peter Lam, 80, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Peter Lam