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Council worker moved crime cash to pay off drugs debt

Date
2022-07-15

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin City

County
Dublin

Summary

Thomas Kelly, a 35‑year‑old Dublin City Council worker, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to one count of money laundering for transporting €10,000 in crime cash to settle a €700 drug debt. On 19 October 2019, Garda Sean Kelly of Finglas Garda Station stopped a silver car driven by Kelly, who appeared nervous. A search uncovered €250 in a white envelope and a package marked 'H2O' beneath the driver's seat, which contained the €10,000. Kelly admitted he had agreed to deliver the cash to Liffey Valley to reduce his drug debt and also mentioned a gambling debt. He has 14 prior convictions, mainly district court offences, and had previously repaid part of his debts from wages, leaving a final balance of €700. No one has claimed the money, which the Gardaí consider proceeds of crime.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Council worker moved crime cash to pay off drugs debt. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

October 19, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
November 17 Adjournment
2022-07-15 Publication

Case subjects

Sean Kelly

Defendant

Outcome: Sean Kelly, of Finglas Garda Station, told Kelly's sentence hearing today that on the day in question, a patrol spotted a silver car being driven in a suspicious manner.; She adjourned the case to November 17 and ordered a probation report and urine analysis.

Thomas Kelly

Defendant

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Garda Sean Kelly, of Finglas Garda Station, told Kelly's sentence hearing today that on the day in question, a patrol spotted a silver car being driven in a suspicious manner.; She adjourned the case to November 17 and ordered a probation report and urine analysis.