Hull KR star's mum Susan Gleeson jailed for part in drug deal
Hull KR player Sean Gleeson watched as his mother was jailed for banking more than £100,000 from a £1.5m heroin deal.
Susan Gleeson was given a 15-month prison sentence after she was found guilty of money laundering.
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The money came from a drug-smuggling operation run by Sean's father, Paul, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence.
Sean is understood to have offered £50,000 in bail money before his dad was jailed, which was rejected. Canterbury Crown Court heard Susan Gleeson "enjoyed the trappings of illicit proceedings", with holidays to Las Vegas, Greece and the Dominican Republic, despite claiming benefits.
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When police raided the family's home in Wigan in 2011, they found
five flat-screen TVs, a £12,000 18-carat diamond ring, four bottles of champagne, evidence of five luxurious holidays and a £20,000 Mercedes sports car.
They also found Cartier and Armani watches.
Prosecutor Christopher May said: "The Crown's case is that the explanation for the unexplained income into the Gleeson household is that Paul Gleeson was involved in criminal activity, including drug smuggling.
"This income enabled the Gleesons to live a comfortable lifestyle.
"Over a period between January 2007 and the end of 2011, £107,644 was credited to an account that Susan had joint control of.
"More than £63,000 was withdrawn in cash."
She claimed the money had either come from her husband's window fitting work, from savings accounts or from Sean.
Judge Adele Williams said: "Those who help to launder the proceeds of drug smuggling and drug trafficking commit a serious offence."
Paul Gleeson admitted buying specially adapted MG cars that were used to transport 20kg of heroin into Britain.
Sean declined to comment.
10 Comments
by kwright
Monday, March 04 2013, 10:39PM
“100,000 grand for 15 months in prison and as a first timer she will be out quite early ,you can see why some people take the risk ,the state of the drug takers i see round my area ,and how easy it is to get the stuff ,i think she got off lightly”
by FreeMe
Monday, March 04 2013, 3:53PM
“I agree what interest is this to the people of Hull and East Riding, SG hasnt done nothing wrong pointless story. I like to know whats going on in Hull if there was another news feed site then i would gladly visit it HDM have the reporting skills of a ****.”
by ferretmonger
Monday, March 04 2013, 2:04PM
“Sean Gleeson is totally innocent in all this but his parents deserve everything they get! Fffing smackrats.”
by ferretmonger
Monday, March 04 2013, 2:00PM
“Sean G”
by Yelrubsol
Monday, March 04 2013, 9:38AM
“Wow, not justifyign what happened, but this must have been distracting for Sean.”
by adolfo
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:53AM
“PeterAnlaby....it would have been prudent for you not to comment also, are you now hoping there is a comment so you are proved right? Why??...and why comment yourself?”
by Shoulders
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:46AM
“by goldenspecial
As when Adam Pearson banned for Drink Driving?”
by goldenspecial
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:39AM
“Freedom of speech for all! Not just for a selected few”
by 012345678
Monday, March 04 2013, 7:40AM
“I agree with your comments , a very fair assessment of the situation and I am also black and white , but you have to remember some people have nothing more exiting to do in their live's than spout venom via their keyboards , only time will tell ?”
by PeterAnlaby
Monday, March 04 2013, 7:27AM
“Wait for the personal comments to start from supporters of other sports clubs in the area. This could get nasty, and I don't think it is appropriate to allow comments on this story. The offences never took place in this area, the court case was not in this area. The only connection is that the son of the person involved happens to play rugby here. So what? You can't control what other members of your family do.
Incidently, before I'm asked, I support Hull FC, but still feel this way”