Trial for man charged with money laundering and drugs offences in Limerick
A man from Newcastle West charged with money laundering and drugs offences is to face trial at Limerick Circuit Court
A MAN charged with money laundering and two drug charges is being sent forward for trial at Limerick Circuit Court.
The book of evidence was served on Evan Byrne by Garda Claire O’Mahony of Newcastle West garda station.
Mr Byrne has an address in Monalena, Newcastle West.
The charges relate to offences on the same date - on March 9, 2023.
Mr Byrne is charged with money laundering, for allegedly laundering €16,000 and being aware that the money was the proceeds of crime.
He is also charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply, namely cannabis.
There is also a third charge of possession of drugs.
Newcastle West District Court heard that the DPP has consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the present circuit court sittings at Limerick Circuit Court in Mulgrave Street.
Judge Valerie Corcoran issued the defendant with an alibi warning.
The court heard that the 43-year-old man is a stay at home father.
The court also heard that he is in receipt of social welfare.
In light of these circumstances, legal aid was granted.