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10/06/2008
Lisburn Taxi Driver Facing People Trafficking Charges
A 51-year-old taxi driver has appeared in court today facing charges related to people trafficking.
Colin Rutherford, from Glenmore Park, Hilden, near Lisburn appeared at Antrim Magistrates Court. He is charged with six charges relating to assisting unlawful immigration. The incidents are alleged to have occurred between 9 November 2007 and May of this year.
Mr Rutherford is charged with assisting in the unlawful immigration of persons from outside the European Union and conveying them to the Irish Republic.
The 51-year-old has been freed on continuing bail and is due to appear in court again on 29 July. As part of his bail conditions he is not permitted to enter any airport or dock.
(JM/KMcA)
Colin Rutherford, from Glenmore Park, Hilden, near Lisburn appeared at Antrim Magistrates Court. He is charged with six charges relating to assisting unlawful immigration. The incidents are alleged to have occurred between 9 November 2007 and May of this year.
Mr Rutherford is charged with assisting in the unlawful immigration of persons from outside the European Union and conveying them to the Irish Republic.
The 51-year-old has been freed on continuing bail and is due to appear in court again on 29 July. As part of his bail conditions he is not permitted to enter any airport or dock.
(JM/KMcA)
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