The five accused, who have pleaded not guilty to a total of 39 counts, are retired superintendent Eamon O'Neill; serving Sergeants Michelle Leahy and Anne-Marie Hassett; Garda Tom McGlinchey and Garda Colm Geary, all within the Limerick and Clare garda divisions.

Anuar Rahui (41) of Malaga in Spain has now appeared before a vacation sitting of Cork District Court in relation to his alleged role in the offence.