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Trucker jailed for moving €1.2 in crime cash

Summary

Noel Purcell, a 45‑year‑old truck driver from Tullyvoheen, Clifden, was sentenced to two years in prison after transporting €1.287 million in criminal cash. He admitted to gardaí that he had agreed to move the money to Holland after meeting a man on a boat, who offered him €4 000 to do so. Purcell, who was struggling with mortgage and credit‑card debt, claimed he was vulnerable and easily led. Gardaí had pulled him over on Naas Road, where they found two large bags of cash wrapped in duct tape. He pleaded guilty to possessing proceeds of crime. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a seven‑year term, suspending five years on the condition of good behaviour, and noted the need for general deterrence. Purcell had no prior convictions and was described as extremely remorseful.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trucker jailed for moving €1.2 in crime cash. Charges or matters: one count of possessing cash that was the proceeds of a crime at the Naas Road, Dublin on July 12 last year. Procedural stage: sentence

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• July 12 Incident
• 2021-01-19 Publication

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