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Use of mobile phone while driving led to €330,000 cannabis seizure
Summary
Gardaí who stopped Dylan Reilly for holding a mobile phone while driving found cannabis in his car and more than €334,000 worth of cannabis herb and resin at a rented Wexford home. Reilly pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply and was remanded on continuing bail while the case was adjourned for finalisation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Use of mobile phone while driving led to €330,000 cannabis seizure. Charges or matters: two counts of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 28, 2024 Incident
- 2026-03-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Counsel said his client is now engaged, has been working and appreciates "he won't be going back to work any time soon" as he recognises he is facing a custodial sentence.; Remanding Reilly on continuing bail, Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the finalisation of the case for one week.
Places mentioned
- Carrickmines Retail Park
Topics
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