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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5450Directing a criminal organisation; drug trafficking (methylamphetamine) · Co. Kerry

Two Kerry men charged with directing criminal organisation over crystal meth seizure

James Leen and Nathan McDonnell, already charged over the State's largest crystal meth seizure, were charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation at Tralee District Court. Both were remanded in custody to appear by video link on July 24.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whereMcDonnell is charged with importing methylamphetamine worth over €13,000 at Cork Port, Ringaskiddy, on October 16, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMcDonnell is charged with possessing methylamphetamine for sale or supply at Ballyseedy Garden Centre, Tralee. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeTwo Kerry men faced further charges over the largest crystal meth seizure in the State. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBoth men were charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation within the State. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeLeen faced three new charges and made no reply after caution. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeLeen was previously charged with importing methylamphetamine worth €13,000 or more. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMcDonnell is charged with knowledge of a criminal organisation and facilitating serious drug offences by it. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJames Leen and Nathan McDonnell appeared before Tralee District Court on a Wednesday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe book of evidence is to be ready on July 30. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLeen was remanded in custody to appear by video link the following week. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMcDonnell was remanded in custody to July 24. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtNo bail application was made because one charge was outside the District Court's jurisdiction. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Two charged over State’s largest every crystal meth seizure also charged with directing criminal organisation

    Reports further charges against two Kerry men over the State's largest crystal meth seizure, including directing a criminal organisation, and their court appearance at Tralee District Court.

    accused, James Leen, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Leenaccused, Nathan McDonnell, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan McDonnell