Man pleads guilty over €184k cannabis import in Loughlinstown
Duane Costello (38) pleaded guilty to importing cannabis worth €184,000 to his Loughlinstown, Dublin address in January 2025. He had paid the import duties but refused the drugs when gardaí attempted a controlled delivery, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard.
🇮🇪 Loughlinstown Wood, Loughlinstown, County Dublin · Ireland
Duane Costello, aged 38, pleaded guilty to the importation of cannabis.[1]The
importation offence was dated January 6, 2025 and was located at his address in
Loughlinstown Wood, Loughlinstown, County Dublin.[1]Dublin Circuit Criminal
Court was told of the case.[1][2]
He had paid the import duties on cannabis valued at over €180,000.[1][2]He used his Revolut account to pay the import duties.[2]He
refused to accept the drugs when gardai carried out a controlled delivery.[1][2]
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