asked the Minister for Justice the number of offenders who have been brought to justice in respect of drugs seizures at Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, over the past four years; the sentences imposed on such offenders; and if he will made a statment on the matter.
Written Answers. - Rosslare Harbour Drug Offences.
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Limerick East): Details of the number of persons prosecuted in connection with drug seizures at Rosslare Harbour over the past four years and the penalties imposed on conviction as a result of such prosecutions are contained in the table hereunder:
|
Year |
No. of persons prosecuted |
Penalty imposed on conviction |
|
1981 |
1 |
3 years imprisonment. |
|
1982 |
3 |
One fined £25.Two fined £100 each. |
|
1983 |
4 |
One sentenced to 5 years imprisonment of which 3 years was suspended. One sentenced to 4 years imprisonment of which 2½ years was suspended. Probation of Offenders Act applied in two cases. |
|
1984 |
1 |
Case still pending. |