Kildare woman who held large sum of cash is ‘in fear for her safety’

By Court Reporter

Published 10th Jan 2024, 10:05 GMT

The court was told that the money in question was discovered in the woman's car.

placeholder image — The court was told that the money in question was discovered in the woman's car.

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A County Kildare woman is in fear for her safety, according to her solicitor.

The woman, who is aged in her 40s, appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, January 4 last.

Her solicitor, Tim Kennelly, explained that she was caught with €130,000 worth of cash in her car in Kildare by gardaí, which is suspected to be the proceeds of criminal conduct, which relates 'to a particular trade,' according to Mr Kennelly.

placeholder image — Her solicitor, Tim Kennelly, explained that she was caught with €130,000 worth of cash in her car in Kildare by gardaí, which is suspected to be the proceeds of criminal conduct, which relates 'to a particular trade,' according to Mr Kennelly.

The woman's solicitor, Tim Kennelly. File photograph.

Judge Zaidan granted bail for the woman until the case resumes on a date in April.

A book of evidence is due to be presented by gardaí on this date.

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