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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11902Drug offences (possession for sale or supply) · Co. Dublin · 26 May 2023

Roy Gunning jailed over drug distribution in Dublin

Roy Gunning, 46, pleaded guilty at the Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of possessing drugs for sale or supply after seizures in Santry and on North Circular Road, Dublin. He was given an effective sentence of 5 years and 6 months in jail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Dec
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA second haul of drugs was found at an address on North Circular Road, Dublin, in a property rented in Gunning's name. (gript.ie)
  • whenDrugs worth just under €50,000 were seized at a property in Santry on 26 May 2023. (gript.ie)
  • whenGunning was on bail for the first offence when the second seizure was made three months later. (gript.ie)
  • causeGunning began using cocaine after a divorce in 2022. (gript.ie)
  • chargeGunning pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of drugs for sale and supply under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe court accepted that Gunning had no proprietary interest in the drugs and was conducting middle range distribution to dealers. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceGunning was sentenced to 3 years and 2 and a half years on the two counts, giving an effective sentence of 5 years and 6 months. (gript.ie)
  • otherGunning had 13 previous convictions. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe court noted he was a mature man at the time of offending and said he was unlikely to reoffend. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2025
    Sentencedgript.ie, first report
    Dad jailed after drug habit turned into distribution - Gript

    Reports the sentencing of Roy Gunning, who pleaded guilty to two drug counts, and gives the sentence, the second seizure at North Circular Road, and the judge's comments on his role.

    convicted, Roy Gunning, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Roy Gunning