23 Derravarra, Mullingar, Westmeath
ChargesSection 92 breach of the Trademark Act (33 European Arrest Warrants)
OutcomeBail refused. Remanded in custody. Adjourned to August 11 for preparation of Book of Evidence. Defendant to appear before Mullingar District Court by video link.
Ismaeil Abdelkhalik (65), a Norwegian and Egyptian citizen living in Birmingham, was arrested at Dublin Airport on 33 European Arrest Warrants relating to counterfeit trademark breaches. The defendant had previously spent two months in custody in the Czech Republic and was unaware of the warrants until his arrest. Judge Gearty refused bail under the O'Callaghan rules, citing the strength of evidence and lack of ties to the State, remanding him in custody pending preparation of the Book of Evidence.
Source: Longford Leader