Cork man charged with money laundering and drug dealing

A total of €85,600 in cash was seized in a house in Cork when a search was carried out under the Misuse of Drugs Act, it was alleged in a case at Cork District Court.

This alleged seizure was the basis for a money-laundering charge being brought against David Martin Kelleher, aged 23, of 73 Green Lane, Thomas Davis St, Cork.

As well as the money laundering count he was also charged with dealing cocaine and cannabis.

Sergeant Paul Leahy charged the man with possession of cannabis and cocaine and having both drugs for sale or supply at 73 Green Lane on Monday, March 9.

The money-laundering charge refers to the same place and date and an amount of €85,600 in cash.

Sergeant Aisling Murphy said there was no objection to bail being granted to David Martin Kelleher on conditions.

They include making available a mobile number at which he is contactable by gardaí at all times, signing three times a week at Mayfield garda station, and a cash lodgement of €1,500.

On Sgt Murphy’s application, Judge Mary Dorgan adjourned the case until April 29 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The accused man was represented by Shane Collins-Daly solicitor.