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Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Indian Express
Drive against illegal sale of drugs: Gujarat Police checks 7,575 medical stores across state
The Gujarat Police, under the guidance of DGP Vikas Sahay, launched a statewide checking campaign, and checked 7,575 medical stores, to curb the misuse and illegal sale of narcotic drugs. The campaign aimed to ensure compliance with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, specifically targeting the sale of prescription-only medicines without a valid prescription, excessive storage of prohibited substances, and unauthorized sale of intoxicating substances. The drive was conducted in collaboration with the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), said a statement from the Gujarat Home Department. The drive focused on medical stores located near educational institutions, said sources. Strict action was taken if a medical store was found to be selling drugs like Amidopyrine, Phenacetin, Nialamide, Chloramphenicol, Phenylephrine, Furazolidone, Oxyphenbutazone and Metronidazole without prescription. DGP Vikas Sahay in a video statement said, ' The drive to check the medical shops, especially the ones near schools and colleges, for illegal sale of drugs was organised following a meeting conducted by MoS Home Harsh Sanghavi on July 9. The drive was held in collaboration with the FDCA.' Over 1,600 teams checked a total of 7,575 medical stores across the state during which irregularities were found in several stores and cases were filed against them, said Sahay. He also appealed to the public to inform the police if there is any illegal activity going on in medical stores in their vicinity. 'We are eager to act on any such information. The intention isn't to harass anyone, but to fight against illegal activities,' said the DGP. A total of 235 cases were filed against 54 people by the Ahmedabad City Police after checking 880 medical stores. Of these 178 cases were filed under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 53 under the Juvenile Justice Act, two under the NDPS Act, and two for possession of e-cigarettes. A total of 333 stores were checked in Surat city, where 93 codeine syrups were seized from one medical store and 15 codeine syrups and five alprazolam bottles from another medical store, said the police. In Valsad, 282 medical stores were checked, in Patan 61, 184 in Navsari, 66 in Jamnagar, 258 places in Bharuch district and 23 in Dangs district. Checking was also carried out in 129 medical stores in Dahod district, 112 in Panchmahal district and 317 in Gandhinagar district among others.
Sunday World
07-07-2025
- Sunday World
Teen jailed for role in Tristan Sherry melee further sentenced for burying gun, ammo and drugs
'RED HANDED' | Among the charges were possession of a side-by-side shotgun, possession of cannabis and diamorphine for the purpose of sale or supply to another and possession of a drug named Phenacetin The Courts of Justice which houses the Special Criminal Court, Dublin The 18-year-old Dubliner, who cannot be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts, previously pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on May 7 and 8, 2024. Among the charges were possession of a side-by-side shotgun, possession of cannabis and diamorphine for the purpose of sale or supply to another and possession of a drug named Phenacetin, in circumstances giving rise to the inference that it was connected to a drug trafficking offence. In addition, he was charged with the possession of 15 rounds of 9 x 18mm Makarov calibre Sellier and Bellot made ammunition and ten 12 Gauge ELEY Olympics shotgun cartridges. Sentencing the youth to five years in prison with the final one year and four months suspended at the Special Criminal Court today, Ms Justice Karen O'Connor said the defendant in this case was 'essentially caught red handed'. However, she said the court had to be conscious of the evidence that he was 'acting under the influence' of others at the time who were 'no doubt older than him'. She also noted his pleas of guilty were mitigating factors in the case. The judge noted evidence at a previous sentencing hearing that the defendant had been acting 'at the behest of the Hennessy organised crime group'. She said the fact he was only 17 at the time was a 'significant factor' which the court had to consider. The presence of the sawn-off shotgun and ammunition were aggravating factors, Ms Justice O'Connor said, going on to say the defendant was found 'with a multiplicity of controlled drugs' with a significant value in excess of €55,0000. She said the 'devastating impact' of the sale and supply of drugs and the fact the offences were connected to an organised crime group were other aggravating factors in the case. The judge noted the defendant had a 'challenging upbringing' and has been described as a 'vulnerable young man'. His engagement with the Probation Service suggested 'an element of immaturity', which was unsurprising given his youth and background, she said. The judge said the defendant was on bail for a charge of violent disorder in relation to the steakhouse case when these offences were carried out and said as a result, any sentence imposed by the court must be consecutive. Ms Justice O'Connor noted the teenager was subsequently convicted in relation to the steakhouse offence and is serving a sentence of 28 months with the final 12 months suspended. The judge set a headline sentence of seven and a half years in respect of the shotgun offence, noting it was not brandished, the teenager did not resist arrest and there was no silencer on the gun. She said the court would impose a sentence of five years with one year and four months suspended, leaving a final sentence of three years and eight months. She said the sentence imposed today will run consecutive to the jail term he is currently serving, meaning he will serve a total sentence of five years. These were 'serious offences' committed by someone who was a minor at the time, she said, adding the defendant is 'unlikely to avoid a life of crime' without intervention. However, she said the teenager is now an adult and warned that if he breaches any of the conditions imposed, he will serve his full sentence. The judge also imposed a sentence of 20 months for possession of the drug Phenacetin, in circumstances giving rise to the inference that it was connected to a drug trafficking offence; 18 months for possession of cannabis for the purpose of sale or supply and three years and four months for possession of Diamorphine for the purpose of sale or supply. She said all of these sentences would run concurrent to each other. A nolle prosequi was entered in relation to a charge of having cannabis, diamorphine, Cocaine and Ketamine with a value of €13,000 or more for the purpose of sale or supply. All other charges were taken into consideration. Ms Justice O'Connor imposed a number of conditions, including that the teenager enters into his own bond of €100 to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for two years after his release from prison, that he remains under the supervision of the Probation Service for 24 months post release and that he engage in offence-related and victim work. The Courts of Justice which houses the Special Criminal Court, Dublin Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 7th The Special Criminal Court previously heard that on May 7, 2024, an undercover drugs unit in Blanchardstown observed the teenager digging in the ground. When the gardaí approached, they saw the butt of a shotgun sticking out of the earth, poorly covered in cling film. Eight packages wrapped in black cling film were beside the hole. Four contained cannabis to a value of €2,672, while the other four contained a drug used for mixing cocaine. The scene was preserved, and the following morning gardaí discovered two more packages in a lightly covered hole three metres away from where the youth had been sitting. One contained ten shotgun cartridges while 15 9mm bullets were found in the second package. Further packages containing diamorphine worth €38,962, cannabis worth €11,472, cocaine worth €3,206, and ketamine to a value of €8,230 were found in another hole nearby. Gardaí told the court the defendant was engaged in this activity in the context of the Hennessy criminal gang and had been carrying this out at their behest. In a separate matter, the Special Criminal Court previously found the teenager guilty of violent disorder at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve, 2023. During a trial last year, the court heard that gangland figure Jason Hennessy Snr was celebrating with about 30 people, including the defendant. Tristan Sherry and a second gunman entered the restaurant with their faces covered and hoods up. Hennessy Snr suffered a fatal gunshot wound as he grappled with Sherry, but he managed to drag the gunman to the ground. Others in the party piled in on Sherry, stamping on his torso and head, stabbing him repeatedly and using various objects, including an iron bar and a stool, to beat him to death. Three people were convicted of murder arising out of the assault on Sherry. The defendant in this case initially hid under a table, but when he emerged, he engaged in violence against Sherry, who was lying prone on the ground, for about five seconds.
Extra.ie
19-06-2025
- Extra.ie
Teen steakhouse killer caught burying gun and drugs while out on bail
A teenager convicted over the violent death of steakhouse assassin Tristan Sherry was caught while on bail, burying a gun, ammunition and more than €60,000 of drugs, the Special Criminal Court has heard. The 18-year-old Dubliner, who can not be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts, pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on May 7 and 8, 2024. Among the charges were the possession of cannabis, diamorphine, cocaine and ketamine. He was also charged with the possession of 630g of a drug named Phenacetin. In addition, he was charged with the possession of a shotgun and 15 rounds of handgun ammunition and ten shotgun cartridges. The Criminal Courts. Pic: Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin. At the Special Criminal Court yesterday, Garda Daniel Sweeney gave evidence to prosecuting barrister Fiona Murphy that on May 7, 2024, a drugs unit observed the defendant digging the ground. When the gardaí approached, they saw the butt of a shotgun sticking out of the ground, poorly covered in cling film. Eight packages wrapped in black cling film were beside the hole, with four containing cannabis to a value of €2,672, while the other four contained a drug used for mixing cocaine. Gardaí returned to the area the following morning and located another two packages in a lightly covered hole that was three metres away from where the defendant had been sitting the previous evening. In one package were ten shotgun cartridges, while in the second package were 15 9mm bullets. Gardaí. Pic: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin Garda Sweeney said that another hole was discovered 1.5 metres from this, containing further packages. In these, gardaí found diamorphine worth €38,962, cannabis worth €11,472, cocaine worth €3,206, and ketamine to a value of €8,230. The garda said that the defendant was engaged in this activity in the context of the Hennessy criminal gang and had been carrying this out at their behest. The defendant was on bail at the time for violent disorder at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve, 2023, where Sherry shot and fatally wounded Jason Hennessy Sr before being beaten to death. The defendant was subsequently convicted and is now serving a sentence for that offence of two years and four months. The defendant was 17 at the time of the offence but has since turned 18. Defence barrister Pádraig Dwyer put it to Garda Sweeney that the defendant had a weapon for his protection. To this, Garda Sweeney said: 'In my opinion, I don't think he'd have any concerns for his own safety. 'He was burying guns and drugs for the Hennessys, and that organisation is involved in shootings and drug trafficking.' Judge Karen O'Connor, presiding, adjourned the matter to July 7 for sentencing.
Sunday World
19-06-2025
- Sunday World
Teen involved in Tristan Sherry steakhouse melee caught burying gun and drugs
GANG ACTIVITY | The 18-year-old Dubliner cannot be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts Tristan Sherry was murdered at Browne's Steakhouse The 18-year-old Dubliner, who can not be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts, pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on May 7/8, 2024. Among the charges were the possession of one or more controlled drugs, to wit cannabis, diamorphine, cocaine and ketamine valued at €13,000 or more, for the purpose of unlawfully selling or otherwise supplying the drugs to another. He was also charged with the possession of 630g of a drug named Phenacetin. In addition, he was charged with the possession of a side-by-side shotgun and the possession of 15 rounds of 9 x 18mm Makarov calibre Sellier and Bellot made ammunition and ten 12 Gauge ELEY Olympics shotgun cartridges. The Courts of Justice which houses the Special Criminal Court, Dublin At the Special Criminal Court today, Garda Daniel Sweeney gave evidence to prosecutor Fiona Murphy SC, that on May 7, 2024, a drugs unit working undercover in Blanchardstown observed the defendant digging in the ground. When the gardaí approached, they saw the butt of a shotgun sticking out of the ground, poorly covered in cling film. Eight packages wrapped in black cling film were beside the hole, with four containing cannabis to a value of €2,672, while the other four contained a drug used for mixing cocaine. Gda Sweeney said that the scene was preserved until the following morning, when gardaí returned to the area and located another two packages in a lightly covered hole that was 3m away from where the defendant had been sitting the previous evening. In one package were ten shotgun cartridges, while in the second package were 15 9mm bullets. Jason Hennessy Snr Gda Sweeney said that another hole was discovered 1.5m away from this, containing further packages. In these, gardaí found diamorphine worth €38,962, cannabis worth €11,472, cocaine worth €3,206, and ketamine to a value of €8,230. The garda said that the defendant was engaged in this activity in the context of the Hennessy criminal gang and had been carrying this out at their behest. The defendant was on bail at the time for violent disorder at the Steakhouse where Tristan Sherry shot and fatally wounded Jason Hennessy snr before being beaten to death. The defendant was subsequently convicted and is now serving a sentence for that offence of two years and four months, with the final year suspended. Tristan Sherry was murdered at Browne's Steakhouse News in 90 Seconds - June 18th The defendant was 17 at the time of the offending but has since turned 18. Defence counsel, Padraig Dwyer SC said his client came from a very challenged background and had been acting on the behalf and under the direction of other people. Mr Dwyer put it to Gda Sweeney that the defendant had a weapon for his protection, as he had reason to be concerned for his own safety. To this, Gda Sweeney said: 'In my opinion, I don't think he'd have any concerns for his own safety. He was burying guns and drugs for the Hennessys, and that organisation is involved in shootings and drug trafficking.' Addressing the non-jury, three-judge court, Mr Dwyer said that the defendant was a young man with a very difficult childhood, and he asked the court to have regard to the great difficulties he had faced in his life. Judge Karen O'Connor, presiding, adjourned the matter to July 7 next for sentencing. Read more In a separate matter, the Special Criminal Court previously found the teenager guilty of violent disorder at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve, 2023. During a trial last year, the court heard that gangland figure Jason Hennessy Snr was celebrating with about 30 people, including the defendant. Tristan Sherry and a second gunman entered the restaurant with their faces covered and hoods up. Hennessy Snr suffered a fatal gunshot wound as he grappled with Sherry, but he managed to drag the gunman to the ground. Others in the party piled in on Sherry, stamping on his torso and head, stabbing him repeatedly and using various objects, including an iron bar and a stool, to beat him to death. Three people were convicted of murder arising out of the assault on Sherry. The defendant in this case initially hid under a table, but when he emerged, he engaged in violence against Sherry, who was lying prone on the ground, for about five seconds.
Sunday World
06-05-2025
- Sunday World
Teen convicted of violent disorder during Tristan Sherry melee admits possession of shotgun and drugs
The 18-year-old Dubliner can't be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts A teenager who was convicted of violent disorder during the melee in which steakhouse assassin Tristan Sherry was beaten to death has admitted having drugs for sale or supply less than six months after the attack. The 18-year-old Dubliner, who can't be named because he was a minor when he came before the courts, had been charged with 15 counts before the Special Criminal Court arising from drugs and firearms offences in May 2024. He pleaded guilty today to possession of diamorphine, a controlled drug, on May 8, 2024 at Tolka Valley Park in Dublin 15 for the purpose of sale or supply to another. He previously pleaded guilty to possession of a side-by-side shotgun, cannabis and 630g of a drug named Phenacetin, in circumstances giving rise to the inference that it is connected to a drug trafficking offence on May 7, 2024. Fiona Murphy SC for the Director of Public Prosecutions, said one of the 15 charges will be dropped at a later hearing. She asked the three-judge court to take into account the remainder when sentencing the defendant. Ms Justice Karen O'Connor ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter to June 18 for a sentencing hearing. In a separate matter, the Special Criminal Court previously found the teenager guilty of violent disorder at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve, 2023. During a trial last year, the court heard that gangland figure Jason Hennessy Snr was celebrating with about 30 people, including the defendant. Tristan Sherry and a second gunman entered the restaurant with their faces covered and hoods up. Hennessy Snr suffered a fatal gunshot wound as he grappled with Sherry, but he managed to drag the gunman to the ground. Others in the party piled in on Sherry, stamping on his torso and head, stabbing him repeatedly and using various objects, including an iron bar and a stool, to beat him to death. Three people were convicted of murder arising out of the assault on Sherry. The defendant in this case initially hid under a table, but when he emerged, he engaged in violence against Sherry, who was lying prone on the ground, for about five seconds. He is awaiting sentence for that offence.
