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Case No. 17472Possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 1 Aug 2020

Man jailed for three years over cocaine and cannabis for sale in Clonsilla

On 1 August 2020, gardaí executed a warrant at the Clonsilla, Co Dublin home of Brian Wildman, a 41-year-old man, where they found cocaine and cannabis worth €293,313 and saw Wildman trying to flush cocaine down a toilet. Co-accused Keith Banks, a 45-year-old man, was jailed for five years in June 2022. Wildman pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs for sale and supply and to having €19,130 in proceeds of crime, and on 25 April 2024 he was jailed for three years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a lesser term than Banks's after his medical difficulties were heard. The latest development is that the judge ordered all of his medical reports handed to the prison service.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Apr
    2 reports
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Brian Wildman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis worth €293,313 for sale and supply.
Where
The drugs were found at Wildman's home at Charnwood Grove, Clonsilla, Co Dublin.
When
The offences took place on 1 August 2020.
Investigation
  • Gardaí arrived with a warrant and found drugs paraphernalia including weighing scales, and Wildman was trying to flush cocaine down a toilet after emptying only one bag.
  • Cocaine with a street value of €158,047 and cannabis resin worth €135,266 were seized.
  • Gardaí also found co-accused Keith Banks throwing a white powder onto the kitchen floor.
Charges
Wildman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale and supply and admitted possessing €19,130 in cash as proceeds of crime.
Cause
Wildman told gardaí he had a €25,000 drug debt and was under duress to join the operation, while the judge said he became involved due to his own drug-taking.
In court
The judge said a non-custodial sentence was not possible because of the seriousness of the crime and Wildman's level of involvement.
Sentence
  • Wildman was jailed for three years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 25 April 2024.
  • The judge imposed a lesser sentence on Wildman than on Banks after hearing evidence of his medical difficulties.
  • Banks was jailed for five years in June 2022.
Other details
  • Wildman needs regular hospitalisation for chemotherapy to manage brain swelling, and his GP said he is not medically fit to attend an Irish prison.
  • The judge urged Wildman to tell a prison governor exactly what was wrong with him and ordered all medical reports handed to the prison service.
26 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatWildman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis worth €293,313 for sale and supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatGardaí retrieved cocaine with a street value of €158,047 and cannabis resin worth €135,266. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found at Wildman's home at Charnwood Grove, Clonsilla, Co Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were at Wildman's home in Charnwood Grove, Clonsilla, Co Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on 1 August 2020. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 1 August 2020. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeWildman told gardaí he had a drug debt of €25,000 and was under duress to become involved. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe judge said Wildman had become involved due to his own drug-taking. (rte.ie)
  • causeWildman told gardaí on arrest that he had a drug debt of €25,000 and was under duress to join the drug operation. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrived at the house with a warrant and found drugs paraphernalia including weighing scales. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • investigationWildman was trying to flush cocaine down the toilet when gardaí arrived. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCocaine with a street value of €158,047 and cannabis resin worth €135,266 were seized. (rte.ie)
  • chargeWildman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis for sale and supply. (rte.ie)
  • chargeWildman admitted possessing €19,130 in cash as the proceeds of crime. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the court could not impose a non-custodial sentence because of the seriousness of the crime and Wildman's level of involvement. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a lesser sentence on Wildman than on Banks, after hearing evidence of Wildman's medical difficulties. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceWildman was jailed for three years. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceWildman was jailed for three years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGardaí also found co-accused Keith Banks throwing a white powder onto the floor. (rte.ie)
  • otherWildman needs regular hospitalisation for chemotherapy to manage brain swelling. (rte.ie)
  • otherWildman's GP said he is not medically fit to attend an Irish prison. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe judge urged Wildman to tell a prison governor exactly what was wrong with him. (rte.ie)
  • otherWildman has four previous convictions for minor road traffic offences dating back to 2009. (rte.ie)
  • otherWildman was trying to put cocaine down the toilet when gardaí arrived and had emptied only one bag. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMedical reports described Wildman's health as in a fragile state, and his GP said he is not medically fit to attend an Irish prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe judge ordered that all medical reports be handed over to the prison service. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Apr2024
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, follow-up
    'Fragile' man jailed for drug offence despite court being told he is not medically fit for prison

    Reports the sentence of three years, the proceeds of crime admission, the arrest scene, the drug debt and medical evidence, and the judge's remarks on prison medical care.

    convicted, Brian Wildman, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Wildman
  2. 25 Apr2024
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Jail term for man caught pouring cocaine down toilet

    Reports the sentencing of Brian Wildman, who was jailed for three years, and adds the judge's reasons, his medical condition and his drug debt. It also notes co-accused Keith Banks was jailed for five years in June 2022.

    convicted, Brian Wildman, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Wildmanconvicted, Keith Banks, 45, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Banks