Scottish man pleads guilty to conspiring to import drugs into Ireland
Before the non-jury, three-judge court today, Ryan Watson (32), of Mailerbeg Gardens, Modiesburn, Glasgow, pleaded guilty to a charge that he conspired with others on dates between 18 December 2024 and 15 January 2025, both dates inclusive, within and outside the State, to import controlled drugs worth in excess of €13,000.
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The matter has been put back for mention to 20 October next, on which date a probation report, governor's report, an education report, and urinalysis have all been requested by the court.
A co-accused, Conor Costello (31), of Earhart Park, Madamsbank Road, Derry in Northern Ireland, pleaded guilty to the same charge earlier this month.
The other men charged with the same offence are Gary Monks (40) of Amulree Place, Glasgow, Scotland; Miljan Koprivica (45) of Bollin Drive, Manchester; and three Filipino men, Hanz Pangahin (36), Christopher Ampo (44) and Feljon Lao (62).
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