A FORMER model and reality TV star wanted for money laundering offences has been handed over to face charges in Northern Ireland.
Mark Adams, 41, from Malahide in Dublin was this week transported by gardaí to the border, where he was picked up by officers form the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Adams was wanted in connection with his arrest at Belfast International Airport in May 2018, when more than €180,000 was found in his luggage.
He was subsequently released on bail but failed to return and in January 2020 a European Arrest Warrant was issued.
The Irish Times reports that Adams is a former model, airport policeman and reality TV star, who appeared on the RTÉ TV dating show One Night Stand in 2010.
He also previously appeared in a Garda drink-drive awareness campaign in 2011.
NCA Belfast Branch Commander David Cunningham said: “We are grateful to the Irish authorities for their assistance in extraditing Adams back to Northern Ireland to face money laundering charges.
“It demonstrates our commitment to work together to tackle organised crime impacting on both sides of the border.”
Following the extradition, Adams appeared before Antrim Magistrates charged with three counts of money laundering.
He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on September 7.
