Man accused of money laundering €49,000 

A 36-year-old man accused of money-laundering in respect of €49,000 cash allegedly seized at a property in Mayfield last May was adjourned until December.

James McCarthy of Bay 10, Spring Lane halting site, Blackpool, Cork, appeared at Cork District Court where he also faced charges related to drugs.

The charge of money-laundering alleged that on May 9 at a house at Barnavara Crescent, Mayfield, Cork, he engaged in the possession of property, namely cash of €49,000, while knowing that it was the proceeds of criminal conduct.

He was also charged with possession of cannabis and having the drug for the purpose of selling or supplying to others at the same address on the same date, contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Judge Olann Kelleher adjourned the case until December 13 to allow time for directions to be obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions.