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High Court refuses to surrender Limerick man wanted for alleged human trafficking in Greece

Summary

The High Court has refused to surrender a Limerick man to Greek authorities, where he is wanted on human trafficking charges, after his lawyers objected to extradition on the basis of conditions in the Greek prison system. Jeremiah O'Brien is alleged to have facilitated the smuggling of 66 Middle Eastern people to Italy by speedboat. His lawyers argued that overcrowding in Greek prisons, with one prison at 164% capacity, was a concern. The court heard that the boat used was for pleasure purposes and had no life jackets, putting the occupants in danger. Mr Justice Seán Gillane agreed to send a letter to the Greek authorities to address the concerns about prison conditions. He ruled that the extradition should be refused, citing the conditions in Greek prisons as a reason.

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What: Report matter: High Court refuses to surrender Limerick man wanted for alleged human trafficking in Greece. Charges or matters: alleged human trafficking; alleged endangerment. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• November 22nd, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-07-31 Publication

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