A DRUG DEALER who hid cocaine in a bag containing children's building blocks has been jailed. Police say Patrick Reilly orchestrated the movement of large quantities of Class A drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, throughout the West Midlands and the south-west of England. Last September, 40-year-old Reilly, from Harborne, West Midlands, pleaded guilty to two charges of … [Read more...] about Drug dealer who hid cocaine in bag of children’s building blocks is jailed for 16 years
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‘Monstrous crimes’: Man jailed for 15 years for raping, assaulting and controlling woman
A MAN who raped, controlled and abused a woman — including knocking her unconscious while she was pregnant — has been jailed for 15 years. Dominic McStravick, 29, must also serve a further five years on extended licence after being convicted of what police described as his 'monstrous crimes'. "Dominic McStravick subjected his victim to months of suffering and torment," said … [Read more...] about ‘Monstrous crimes’: Man jailed for 15 years for raping, assaulting and controlling woman
Two arrested after gardaí in Dublin seize more than €1m in drugs and cash
TWO people have been arrested after gardaí seized more than €1m in drugs and cash following an operation in Dublin on Tuesday. The discovery was made following a search of a residential property in the Old Bawn area, Dublin 24. Controlled drugs — including cannabis, cocaine and ketamine — with a combined estimated street value of approximately €950,000 were found. Gardaí also … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gardaí in Dublin seize more than €1m in drugs and cash
Co. Down house severely damaged in arson attack
POLICE have appealed for information after a house in Co. Down was targeted in an arson attack. The incident took place in Kilkeel in the early hours of this morning, causing severe damage to the property. No one was in the house at the time, however, police say they are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life. "Shortly after 2am, police attended the scene … [Read more...] about Co. Down house severely damaged in arson attack
Police warn over suspected ‘cowboy builders’ travelling in van with Irish registration plates
POLICE in North Yorkshire in England have issued a warning over suspected 'cowboy builders', who are believed to be travelling in a van with Irish registration plates. The builders have reportedly been cold calling at houses in the Ryedale area, specifically in Amotherby, offering their services. However, police have warned that customers are being charged for additional work … [Read more...] about Police warn over suspected ‘cowboy builders’ travelling in van with Irish registration plates