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"We want money not jail": gunman caught extensively discussing murder plot

Date
2018-07-31
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Luke Wilson, 23, from Ballyfermot, admitted to conspiring to murder Gary Hanley between 15 September and 6 November 2017. He was recorded by Gardaí in extensive discussions about the plot, stating he had "no problem" camping in the back of a van to "get" Hanley and that he wanted "money not jail." Wilson also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life on 6 November 2017. Gardaí monitored a Seat Leon with false plates, a white Nissan Primastar van and a white Volkswagen Caddy, and placed surveillance on Hanley and his partner's vehicle. Audio recordings captured Wilson and another man planning routes, escape vehicles, and the use of a van to approach Hanley's home. Wilson was found with a 9‑mm pistol, a silencer, 15 rounds, a black ski mask, and three petrol containers in the van. He has 36 prior convictions, including theft and traffic offences.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "We want money not jail": gunman caught extensively discussing murder plot. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life at Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3 on November 6th last year. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: Wilson can be heard saying: "I have no problem camping in the back of the van and waiting for an opportunity to get him because he is going to come out at some stage. CNI source report

Case subjects

Unnamed man

Defendant

Charges: unlawful possession of a Beretta handgun with intent to endanger life at Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3 on November 6th last year (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: At today's sentence hearing, Detective Inspector David Gallagher, from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, summarised the facts of the case.; Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Michael Walsh, remanded Wilson in custody until October 8, when reports will be submitted to the court.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence
Address Area
  • Philipsburgh Avenue

Topics

Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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