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Case No. 21932Drugs offence (possession of cannabis, DMT, and cocaine); money laundering · Co. Kildare · 14 Apr 2022

Man sentenced for drugs and money laundering in Kildare

Fiachra Slator, a 40-year-old man, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of cannabis, DMT, and cocaine at his home in Clondalkin and at a rented outhouse in Straffan, Co Kildare, as well as money laundering in relation to €125,110 found at his mother's home. The offences occurred on 14 April 2022, when cannabis and cocaine valued at €85,000 were found concealed in car engines and batteries at the outhouse, along with bagging material, weighing scales, and a blender. Slator was arrested and made admissions. Judge Martin Nolan departed from the ten-year mandatory minimum and imposed a six-year sentence backdated to when Slator went into custody.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Slator pleaded guilty to possession of a small quantity of drugs at his home and a larger amount of drugs, bagging material, weighing scales, and a blender at a location in Straffan, Co Kildare.
  • Cannabis and cocaine valued at €85,000 were found concealed in car engines and batteries at an outhouse Slator had been renting in Kildare.
  • Slator pleaded guilty to money laundering in relation to €125,110 found at his mother's home.
When
All offences occurred on 14 April 2022.
Where
The drugs were found at a rented outhouse in Straffan, Co Kildare, and a small quantity at Slator's home in Clondalkin, Dublin.
Investigation
Slator was arrested and made certain admissions.
In court
The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
Judge Martin Nolan departed from the ten-year mandatory minimum and imposed a six-year sentence backdated to when Slator went into custody.
Other details
  • Slator had begun using drugs after the death of his brother and had a drug debt.
  • Slator had a serious medical condition.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSlator pleaded guilty to possession of a small quantity of drugs at his home and a larger amount of drugs, bagging material, weighing scales, and a blender at a location in Straffan, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatKeys found during the search opened an outhouse at the Kildare location which Slator had been renting. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatCannabis and cocaine valued at a total of €85,000 were found concealed in car engines and batteries at the outhouse. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA large amount of bagging material was also recovered at the outhouse. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenAll offences occurred on 14 April 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe drugs offence carries a presumptive mandatory sentence of ten years imprisonment. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Martin Nolan imposed a six-year sentence backdated to when Slator went into custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSlator was arrested and made certain admissions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSlator had begun using drugs after the tragic death of his brother a number of years ago. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSlator had a drug debt. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSlator had a serious medical condition. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Jail for man who had drugs and €125,000 cash in Kildare outhouse

    Sentencing report: Slator pleaded guilty to possession of drugs at two locations and money laundering; Judge Martin Nolan departed from the ten-year mandatory minimum and imposed a six-year sentence backdated to custody.

    convicted, Fiachra Slator, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Fiachra Slator