Lorry driver arrested over €720k drugs seizure at Dublin Port held on €8,000 bail
Finnon Keogh, of Flemingstown, Kentstown, Co. Meath, was arrested on Saturday
A lorry driver arrested over the seizure of €720,000 worth of cannabis at Dublin Port has been held on €8,000 bail.
Finnon Keogh, of Flemingstown, Kentstown, Co. Meath, was arrested on Saturday and charged with possessing cannabis and having it for sale or supply.
It follows an operation led by the Revenue's Customs Service and supported by the An Garda Síochána Dublin Metropolitan Region North Central Divisional Drugs Unit. During a search, approximately 36 kg of suspected herbal cannabis was seized.
Mr Keogh, who has yet to indicate a plea, appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court yesterday.
Garda Alan Wilson said the accused made no reply when charged, and there were objections to bail.
However, following defence submissions, bail was set in his bond of €200, but the judge required approval of an €8,000 independent surety.
Mr Keogh was remanded in custody with consent to bail and conditions stating that once released, he must sign on twice daily at a garda station, surrender his passport and not leave the jurisdiction.
He was remanded in custody with consent to these terms to appear again on May 2.
His charges are under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and gardai must obtain directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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