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Case No. 17254Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 12 Jun 2023

Man jailed for two years over €420,000 cocaine found in car

Eamon Larkin (69), of Jenkinstown, Kilcock, County Meath, was driving a Skoda when gardaí stopped and searched it at the N2, The Ward, Dublin 11, on June 12, 2023, and found six kilos of cocaine valued at €420,000 in a shopping bag in the boot. Larkin pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply. The judge accepted that he was transporting the drugs and had no interest in them, and on May 14, 2024, he was sentenced to two years in custody.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 May
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Eamon Larkin (69) of Jenkinstown, Kilcock, County Meath, was driving the car in which the cocaine was found.
  • Six kilos of cocaine valued at €420,000 were found in a shopping bag in the boot of the car.
Where
The offence took place on the N2 at The Ward, Dublin 11.
When
The offence took place on June 12, 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí had information that a Skoda with a D10 registration would be involved in moving a large quantity of drugs in the Ashbourne area.
  • Gardaí later stopped and searched the car, and checked CCTV from the pub, which did not show Larkin.
Charges
Larkin pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply.
In court
  • The judge accepted that Larkin was transporting the drugs and had no interest in them.
  • The judge described the mitigation as strong, including the guilty plea and Larkin's hard work, and said custody would be more difficult for him because of his poor health.
Sentence
Larkin was sentenced to two years in custody on May 14, 2024.
Other details
  • Larkin told gardaí that a stranger in a pub approached him and offered €200 for his role.
  • Larkin told gardaí he knew he was transporting drugs but did not know which type.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEamon Larkin pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatSix kilos of cocaine valued at €420,000 were found in a shopping bag in the boot of the car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offence took place on the N2 at The Ward, Dublin 11. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence took place on June 12, 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí had information that a Skoda with a D10 registration would be involved in moving a large quantity of drugs in the Ashbourne area. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí checked CCTV from the pub and did not see Larkin. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge accepted that Larkin was transporting the drugs and had no interest in them. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge described the mitigation as strong, including the guilty plea and Larkin's hard work. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceLarkin was sentenced to two years in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherLarkin told gardaí he was approached by a stranger in a pub and offered €200 for his role. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherLarkin told gardaí he knew he was transporting drugs but did not know which type. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said a custodial sentence would be more difficult for Larkin because of his poor health. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 May2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare-Meath border resident who was caught driving a car which contained €420,000 worth of cocaine is jailed for two years

    Reports the sentence of two years imposed on Eamon Larkin, the court's reasoning, and the details of the cocaine seizure and his account of the offence.

    convicted, Eamon Larkin, 69, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eamon Larkin