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Case No. 10595Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 28 Oct 2024

Dylan Reilly pleads guilty to cannabis possession for sale or supply

On 28 October 2024, gardaí on patrol as part of an operation at Carrickmines Retail Park, Dublin, stopped a car driven by Dylan Reilly (25) after noticing him holding a mobile phone. Cannabis was found in the car and on the passenger, and cannabis herb and resin worth over €334,000 was found in a house Reilly rented in Camolin, Co Wexford, which was searched the following day. Reilly was arrested, made admissions during interview, and pleaded guilty at court to two counts of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply. The judge remanded him on continuing bail and adjourned finalisation of the case for one week, so no sentence has yet been imposed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • €50 worth of cannabis was found on the male passenger.
  • €1,700 of cannabis was found in the car, along with a weighing scale and plastic bags for packing the drug.
  • Cannabis herb and cannabis resin worth over €334,000 were found in a house search (the article headline gives the figure as over €330,000).
Where
  • The car stop took place at Carrickmines Retail Park, Dublin.
  • Reilly is described as a Kildare resident, but a 2024 address is given as Riverview, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford, and a house he was renting in Camolin, Co Wexford was searched the following day.
When
Gardaí were on patrol as part of an operation on October 28, 2024.
Cause
Gardaí stopped the car after noticing the driver holding a mobile phone.
Investigation
  • Gardaí noticed a strong smell of cannabis in the vehicle and searched the driver, the passenger and the car.
  • Reilly was arrested and made admissions during interview.
Charges
Reilly pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply.
In court
  • A negative urinalysis and several references were provided to the court.
  • The judge remanded Reilly on continuing bail and adjourned finalisation of the case for one week.
Other details
  • Reilly told interviewing gardaí that he was a cannabis user with a drugs debt and was given a car to carry out drug dealing to pay the debt.
  • Reilly has five previous convictions, all for road traffic offences.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • what€50 worth of cannabis was found on the male passenger. (kildarenow.com)
  • what€1,700 of cannabis was found in the car, along with a weighing scale and plastic bags for packing the drug. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatCannabis herb and cannabis resin worth over €334,000 were found in the house search. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe stop took place at Carrickmines Retail Park. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA house Reilly was renting in Camolin, Co Wexford, was searched the following day. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí were on patrol on October 28, 2024, as part of an operation. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeGardaí stopped the car after noticing the driver holding a mobile phone. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí noticed a strong smell of cannabis in the vehicle and searched the driver, the passenger and the car. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationReilly was arrested and made admissions during interview. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeReilly pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA negative urinalysis and several references were provided to the court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded Reilly on continuing bail and adjourned finalisation of the case for one week. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherReilly told interviewing gardaí he was a cannabis user with a drugs debt and was given a car to carry out drug dealing to pay the debt. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherReilly has five previous convictions, all for road traffic offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí were in for a shock when they stopped Kildare resident in his car

    First report on this case. Reports the guilty plea, the garda evidence of the car stop and house search, the mitigation, and the adjournment of finalisation for one week.

    accused, Dylan Reilly, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Reilly