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Would-be assassin complained about cocaine's effect on Viagra

Summary

The Special Criminal Court heard evidence in the ongoing trial of Liam Brannigan, who is charged with conspiring to murder Gary Hanley between September 15th and November 6th, 2017. Brannigan has pleaded not guilty. The court examined audio from a secret listening device placed on a Volkswagen caddy on November 3rd, 2017, during an investigation into the Kinahan cartel. Surveillance officers previously identified Joseph Kelly driving the vehicle and later walking with Alan Wilson. Both Kelly and Wilson, along with Luke Wilson, have already pleaded guilty to conspiring to murder Mr. Hanley and have been jailed. The recording captured two men discussing plans to purchase vodka, Red Bull, cocaine, and Viagra. One man complained that cocaine was negating the effect of the Viagra and making him paranoid. The court also heard testimony regarding a previous incident where a man was hospitalized after a binge involving whiskey and cocaine. Luke Wilson and Joseph Kelly were arrested on November 6th, 2017, when the vehicle was stopped in Dublin 3, leading to the seizure of a 9mm Beretta pistol. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Would-be assassin complained about cocaine's effect on Viagra. Charges or matters: conspiring to murder Gary Hanley at a location within the State between September 15th and November 6th, 2017; the plot to kill Mr Hanley and been jailed; conspiring to murder Mr Hanley and been jailed. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 15th Hearing Or Sentence
• November 6th, 2017 Incident
• November 3rd, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 3rd Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-11-20 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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