Man, 50s, makes ‘no reply' in court over €2.1m drug seizure in Cork after sniffer dog found 93 packages of cannabis
BAIL DENIED Man, 50s, makes 'no reply' in court over €2.1m drug seizure in Cork after sniffer dog found 93 packages of cannabis
A MAN in his 50s appeared at a special court sitting on charges relating to the seizure of €2.1m worth of cannabis at the Port of Cork on July 27 over the weekend.
Robert Silvar, of No Fixed Abode, a Croatian national was charged with possession of cannabis and possession for sale or supply on July 27 at the Port of Cork.
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He made no reply when arrested and charged by Detective Ryan Dillon.
He applied for bail though his lawyer Diarmuid Kelleher, an application which was object to by Gardai.
Garda inspector Ray Dunne said they were objecting on the basis that the defendant was regarded as a flight risk, the seriousness of the charges and the strength of evidence.
Judge John King refused bail and remanded 59-year-old Silvar in custody to appear before a special sitting of the district court next Wednesday.
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He asked that a statement of means be provided on that day before considering free legal aid.
In a joint Garda and revenue operation the 107kg of herbal cannabis was seized at the Port of Cork on July 27 last.
The joint seizure by Gardai and Revenue officers took place after sniffer dog Rua uncovered approximately 93 packages concealed in a truck.
The truck had originated from Zeebrugge Port in Belgium.
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The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by the Cork Divisional Drugs Unit and Revenue's Customs Service, the latter using the services of super sniffer dog Rua, who has a record of finding illegal goods coming through the Port.
A spokesperson said: "Gardai and Revenue officers seized approximately 107kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €2.1 million in the Port of Cork, 28th July 2025.
"A total of 93 packages were concealed in the truck, with a total weight of 107.2kg.
"The estimated street value of the cannabis is €2.1 million (subject to analysis). The truck had arrived from Belgium.
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"The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by the Cork Divisional Drugs Unit and Revenue's Customs Service."
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