An ex-Garda Superintendent is facing sentence after signing a guilty plea in connection with a substantial cannabis seizure in Dublin.
The Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) recovered drugs during search operations on 29 September.
John Murphy, 61, was charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply, worth more than €13,000, at his home in a north Dublin suburb.
The offence is contrary to Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act which can carry a 10-year sentence.
On 4 October, bail was set in his bond of €500, but a €20,000 independent surety was required.
There was no Garda objection, but he did not take it up and has remained in custody.
He appeared today at Cloverhill District Court.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed his case should be dealt with in the Circuit Court, which has broader sentencing powers.
However, the State did not have to prepare the book of evidence because Murphy wanted to be sent forward on a signed plea of guilty. The DPP consented.
Detective Sergeant Brian Hanley brought three copies of the draft plea to the hearing today. Murphy was sworn in to sign them.
Defence solicitor Danica Kinane asked him to confirm that he agreed to be sent forward to the Circuit Court to be sentenced on a plea of guilty.
“That is correct,” the former senior Garda replied.
She then read over the charge before he was asked did he plead guilty. “Yes, Judge,” he answered before confirming his signatures and thanking the…
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An ex-Garda Superintendent is facing sentence after signing a guilty plea in connection with a substantial cannabis seizure in Dublin.
The Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) recovered drugs during search operations on 29 September.
John Murphy, 61, was charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply, worth more than €13,000, at his home in a north Dublin suburb.
The offence is contrary to Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act which can carry a 10-year sentence.
On 4 October, bail was set in his bond of €500, but a €20,000 independent surety was required.
There was no Garda objection, but he did not take it up and has remained in custody.
He appeared today at Cloverhill District Court.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed his case should be dealt with in the Circuit Court, which has broader sentencing powers.
However, the State did not have to prepare the book of evidence because Murphy wanted to be sent forward on a signed plea of guilty. The DPP consented.
Detective Sergeant Brian Hanley brought three copies of the draft plea to the hearing today. Murphy was sworn in to sign them.
Defence solicitor Danica Kinane asked him to confirm that he agreed to be sent forward to the Circuit Court to be sentenced on a plea of guilty.
“That is correct,” the former senior Garda replied.
She then read over the charge before he was asked did he plead guilty. “Yes, Judge,” he answered before confirming his signatures and thanking the…