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Cardiff man admits cannabis smuggling plan following teenager arrests in Thailand
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Patrick O'Driscoll has pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to conspiring to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug. The case follows the arrest of two 17-year-olds in Thailand in June carrying 64kg of cannabis in their suitcases. Several other defendants have denied charges related to drug smuggling and conspiring to arrange travel for exploitation, with a trial scheduled for 8 March 2027.
Wichtige Punkte
- Patrick O'Driscoll, 30, pleaded guilty to conspiring to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug.
- The investigation follows the arrest of two 17-year-olds in Thailand in June on suspicion of acting as drug couriers with 64kg of cannabis.
- Five other defendants pleaded not guilty to charges including drug smuggling and conspiring to arrange travel with a view to exploitation.
- A trial date has been set for 8 March 2027, with multiple defendants remanded in custody.