Advertisement

Aer Lingus worker to go on trial accused of organising people smuggling

An Aer Lingus worker has been sent forward for trial accused of organising people smuggling at Du...
Newstalk
Newstalk

15.50 1 Feb 2018


Share this article


Aer Lingus worker to go on tri...

Aer Lingus worker to go on trial accused of organising people smuggling

Newstalk
Newstalk

15.50 1 Feb 2018


Share this article


An Aer Lingus worker has been sent forward for trial accused of organising people smuggling at Dublin Airport.

The 57-year-old is also accused of money laundering offences.

Peter Kernan of the Old Rectory Lodge, Celbridge Co Kildare is facing 21 charges in total.

Advertisement

They include the unlawful facilitating of seven non-nationals into the State on dates between December 2016 and January 2017.

He is also accused of having proceeds from criminal conduct contrary to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act at various locations and dates between November 2015 and January 2017.

Mr Kernan appeared before the Dublin District Court where the judge was told the book of evidence is ready in the case.

He has now been sent forward for trial next month to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Mr Kernan has been remanded on bail with certain conditions and has not yet indicated how he will plead.


Share this article


Read more about

News

Most Popular