A chef who was found with 224 packets of heroin hidden in his trousers was jailed for five years by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
John Garland (23), of Shangan Road, Ballymun, pleaded guilty to having the drugs at his flat on September 26th, 1997.
The court heard that gardai were informed that drugs would be delivered to Garland's flat on the night of the find. Garland admitted he was being used as a drugs courier and was paid with heroin to feed his own addiction.