Limerick man admits to money laundering tens of thousands after major garda operation

At a previous bail hearing for Dermot McManus, the court heard that after a search warrant was obtained, €28,550 was found in socks on top of a wardrobe

In September 2021, gardaí carried out 65 raids in the county as part of the same operation, involving soldiers, detectives, customs officers and over 300 local gardaí, with 12 people arrested. File picture

A 53-year-old man has admitted to laundering tens of thousands in crime cash after his arrest as part of a major garda operation in Limerick, while his partner has seen charges against her dropped.

Before the Special Criminal Court on Monday, Dermot McManus, 53, Keating Park, Killalee, Co Limerick, pleaded guilty to three charges relating to money laundering offences.