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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21944Deception (altered mileage on car) · Co. Limerick

Men seek return of €10,000 seized by gardai over 'clocked' car at Newcastle West Court

Three men applied at Newcastle West Court for the return of €10,000 seized by gardai in March 2020, allegedly connected to the sale of a car with altered mileage. Judge Carol Anne Coolican granted a six-month adjournment after Inspector Gearoid Thompson said a criminal investigation into the alleged clocking had commenced.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • what€10,000 was seized by gardai in March 2020 (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA criminal investigation has commenced into the alleged clocking (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThree men applied for the return of the seized money at Newcastle West Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtInspector Gearoid Thompson represented the State (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Carol Anne Coolican granted a six-month adjournment (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherOne of the applicants is in the UK (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherOne applicant travelled from England to attend the court sitting (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Large amount of cash seized by Limerick gardai linked to ‘clocked’ car

    Court hearing at Newcastle West Court where three men applied for return of €10,000 seized in March 2020; six-month adjournment granted by Judge Carol Anne Coolican.

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