Francis Fennell sent for trial over drug money laundering

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Francis Fennell was sent for trial accused of conspiring to launder drug trafficking proceeds at Dublin District Court on 7 December 2020.

The charge alleges he conspired with others to bring crime proceeds into Ireland between 22 May 2012 and 1 June 2016. The investigation concerned alleged cocaine importations into Australia and New Zealand, with proceeds returned to Ireland.

Fennell was granted bail of €20,000 and had not indicated how he would plead. His next hearing was listed for 5 February.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.