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Dealer dropped bag with €210k in heroin after spotting gardai
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 10 May 2021, Joseph Brady, aged 30, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for possession of heroin and cannabis for sale or supply. Brady, who had previously been dealt with leniently, was found to have dropped a yellow bag containing €211,708 of heroin after spotting Gardaí on patrol in Priorswood. He fled but was caught, and further heroin and €1,325 in cash were found on him. A search of his home uncovered an additional €2,800 in cash and cannabis worth €5,404. Brady pleaded guilty to the charges and had four prior convictions, including a 240‑hour community service sentence for cannabis possession. The judge noted his active role in drug dealing and his drug‑free status since imprisonment. The final 12 months of the sentence were suspended on strict conditions, including compliance with the Probation Service for 12 months post‑release.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dealer dropped bag with €210k in heroin after spotting gardai. Charges or matters: possession of heroin and cannabis for sale or supply at locations in Priorswood on August 19, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 19, 2019 Incident
- 2021-05-10 Publication
Why: Counsel said his client's family home had been petrol bombed because of his brother's drug addiction. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of heroin and cannabis for sale or supply at locations in Priorswood on August 19, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today Judge Melanie Greally said it was notable that Brady had previously been dealt with on a "very lenient basis". Judge Greally sentenced Brady to seven years imprisonment, but suspended the final 12 months of the sentence on strict conditions including that he follow all directions of the Probation Service for 12 months post release.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Moatview Avenue
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