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Case No. 2510Proceeds of crime (civil – drug dealing) · Co. Limerick

High Court rules house, car and cash seized from drug dealer were funded by crime

The High Court granted the Criminal Assets Bureau civil proceeds of crime orders over a house, former shop, car and cash seized from convicted drug dealer Dermot Calvert and his family in Limerick, finding the assets were funded by the proceeds of crime. The court allowed Stacey Calvert to remain in the family home for seven years and gave her a 20 per cent equitable lien on the sale proceeds.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • what€17,145 cash and some sterling was seized from Singland Crescent in June 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA further €5,680 was seized from the same property in June 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA 171 D VW Passat motorcar was also seized. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe Singland Crescent house was bought in a derelict state for €17,250 in 2014. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe CAB applied for civil proceeds of crime orders over a house at Singland Crescent, Garryowen, Limerick, owned by Stacey Calvert. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe application also related to a former shop at Cloughan Court, Garryowen, being converted into a residence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court found the seized assets were funded by the proceeds of crime. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice Alexander Owens was satisfied the CAB had established the items were under the control of the Calvert family. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge proposed declaring Stacey Calvert has a 20 per cent equitable lien on the sale proceeds. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDermot Calvert is a father of 15 who formerly lived at Fairview Crescent, Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Calvert received social welfare payments for most of the time from 2002 to late 2017, much of which he was not entitled to. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Singland Crescent house, with an apartment added later, is now valued at €170,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStacey Calvert's only contribution to the property was €14,000 at a time when it was virtually valueless. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStacey Calvert has two young daughters with cystic fibrosis. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    House, car and cash seized from drug dealer were funded by crime, High Court rules

    High Court ruling granting CAB civil proceeds of crime orders over multiple assets linked to Dermot Calvert's drug dealing, with special provisions for his daughter Stacey Calvert's continued residence.

    convicted, Dermot Calvert, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dermot Calvertaccused, Martina Harty, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Hartyaccused, Stacey Calvert, 31, female, named, irish (judged from name)Stacey Calvert