Josh Keating jailed for cocaine and criminal cash at Dublin court

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Josh Keating was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing cocaine for sale or supply and criminal proceeds at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 16 February 2023.

He pleaded guilty to both charges. The offences concerned €23,950 in cash and €4,200 worth of cocaine found at his Lucan address on 3 September 2020.

Judge Martin Nolan cited the 18-month dealing period and considerable profit, while noting Keating’s clean record, cooperation and good work history. His defence said he had rehabilitated himself and was drug-free; a garda agreed he had not previously come to police attention and was unlikely to do so in future. The proceedings were reported on 16 February 2023.