Former League of Ireland player, 45, guilty over €2.7m heroin smuggling operation after six week trial
A FORMER League of Ireland player has been found guilty over a €2,769,000 heroin smuggling operation.
Andrew Noonan, 45, - a onetime manager of top
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He was found guilty of possession with intent to supply 20 kilos of
Noonan, who had pleaded not guilty, had been on bail during the trial but is now in custody.
During a previous hearing, the court heard how the heroin was initially sent by air freight from
Once there, it was identified by the
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The delivery was tested before it was confirmed it was heroin.
The stash was then sent to an address before being seized by investigators under a 'controlled delivery'.
He was also found guilty of possession of an article intended for use in connection with a drug trafficking offence contrary to section 183 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
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Noonan's conviction comes after former Irish professional
During Quinn's trial, the court heard that he was a 'conduit' in the drug supply who was targeted to pay off a gambling debt.
Quinn was also described as a 'cog' who provided an 'important part' in the distribution of drugs.
Quinn had received an initial sentence of seven and a half years but the last three and a half were suspended.
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