Man charged in relation to €3.2m drug seizure

A man has appeared before Trim Court charged in connection with Tuesday's €3.2m cannabis seizure.

Gary Lawlor (32) with an address at Milltown, Ashbourne, is charged with the unlawful possession of cannabis and possession of the drug for purpose of sale or supply at Curraha, Ashbourne, on 31st January. The court heard he was charged at Kells Garda Station at 12.45pm today.

Detective Garda Patrick Herne said there was no objection to bail but requested a substantial bail. He told the court the charges relate to €3.2m of cannabis. Judge Grainne Malone remanded Lawlor in custody with consent to bail of €30,000 with €10,000 to be cash, to appear again at Trim Court on 9th February.