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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3848Directing a criminal organisation (drugs and money laundering) · Co. Dublin · 1 Aug 2024

Brian Grendon ordered to pay prosecution costs after withdrawing bail application

Brian Grendon, 48, of Clondalkin, Dublin, charged with directing a criminal organisation in the importation and distribution of controlled drugs and money laundering, was ordered to pay the DPP's costs after withdrawing his bail application at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 11 February 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGrendon is 48 years old (irishtimes.com)
  • whereGrendon lives at Greenfort Drive, Clondalkin (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe charged period is between August 1 and September 17, 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGrendon was arrested by officers from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGrendon appeared before Judge Máire Conneely at Dublin District Court on January 26 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGrendon could not apply for bail in the District Court because the charge requires a High Court decision (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGrendon's bail application was heard before Justice David Keane at Cloverhill Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP objected to Grendon's bail application (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions under the Bail Act (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence counsel Keith Spencer, instructed by solicitor Wayne Kenny, represented Grendon (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defence withdrew Grendon's bail application (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGrendon has yet to indicate a plea (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGrendon was arrested after returning to the country (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Brian Grendon ordered to pay bill for bail effort in trial over alleged gang leadership

    Reports the outcome of Grendon's bail hearing: the defence withdrew the application after the judge refused an adjournment, and the judge ordered him to pay the prosecution's costs.

    accused, Brian Grendon, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Grendon