The Director of Public Prosecutions v Maksym Kozachuk

Date

27 January 2026

Venue

Dundalk Circuit Court

Judge

His Honour Judge Dara Hayes

Summary

Previously on 7 October 2025 at Dundalk Circuit Court, Maksym Kozachuk of 31 O’Duffy Terrace, Ballybay, County Monaghan pleaded guilty to the following offence:

  • Concerning the production of illicit tobacco product contrary to Section 78A(1)(a) of the Finance Act 2005, as amended.

Outcome

On 27 January 2026, Judge Hayes imposed a sentence of 15 months imprisonment, with the final 6 months suspended.