Woman loses 'entirely opportunistic' court bid for €30,000 seized by Gardaí as proceeds of crime

A woman whose nephew is allegedly in an organised crime gang has failed in her bid to recover almost €30,000 seized by gardaí as the proceeds of crime.

Judge Melanie Greally said that the claim by Lydia Whelan was “entirely opportunistic” and ruled that the cash could be confiscated by the State.