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Case No. 13184Drug offences (possession of drugs for sale or supply) · Co. Cork · 11 Nov 2022

Man jailed for seven and a half years over north Cork drug dealing

Christopher Lane, 32, of Kiskeam, Co Cork, was jailed for seven and a half years at Cork Circuit Criminal Court for possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale and supply on three occasions. The judge described him as a major player on the north Cork drugs scene.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Jul
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Key facts

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  • whatChristopher Lane was jailed for seven and a half years at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized cannabis herb, cannabis resin, cocaine and cash during the November 2022 search. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe largest seizure was at the former home of Lane in Curracraigue, Banteer, Co Cork. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe largest drugs seizure occurred on 11 November 2022. (rte.ie)
  • whenLane was arrested a second time on 16 June 2023 in Banteer while on bail. (rte.ie)
  • whenLane was arrested a third time on 30 January at his home in Kiskeam while on High Court bail. (rte.ie)
  • causeLane told gardaí he had a drug debt of €50,000. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs unit searched the property under a warrant. (rte.ie)
  • chargeLane was found in possession of drugs for sale and supply on three occasions. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted signed guilty pleas, which saved the State the cost of a trial. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge departed from the 10-year mandatory minimum, imposing eight and a half years with the final year suspended. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to February 2025, when Lane first entered custody. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe judge said Lane was a major player on the drugs scene in north Cork. (rte.ie)
  • otherLane had no previous drug convictions. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2025
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    'Major player' on north Cork drugs scene jailed

    Sentencing of Christopher Lane at Cork Circuit Criminal Court, covering three drug seizures from November 2022 to January 2025.

    convicted, Christopher Lane, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Lane