National court archive · 2026-03-25
UK teen who claimed she smuggled €520k in cannabis under duress had drug texts on phone
At a glance
- Crime
- possessing cannabis for sale or supply over the value of €13,000
- People
- Madison Jenkins, Garrett McCormack SC, Judge Elma Sheahan, Garda Anthony Boyle, Grainne O’Neill BL
- Locations
- Thailand, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Waterdale Close, Liverpool, UK
- Court
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Outcome
- a sentence of two and a half years
Summary
Madison Jenkins was jailed for two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to possessing cannabis worth €520,000 for sale or supply. The court heard that, although she claimed pressure and features of duress, messages on her phone discussed the use, purchase and sale of ketamine and indicated she had free movement in Bangkok.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie