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Case No. 5772Unlawful importation and possession of cannabis · Co. Dublin · 2 Jun 2024

Two Malaysian men charged with cannabis importation at Dublin Airport

Two Malaysian men, Lowe Kim Swee (35) and Chong Chong Nen (45), appeared at Dublin District Court charged with unlawful importation and possession of €420,000 worth of cannabis (21kg) at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 on 2 June. Swee indicated a guilty plea and told gardaí he believed he was importing 'precious bird nests'.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereOne man landed at Dublin Airport carrying suspected cannabis. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe men are charged with offences at Terminal 1 on June 2nd. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeMr Swee's solicitor said he believed he was bringing bird nests into the country, not drugs. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationMr Swee had an interpreter and made no reply to each charge after being taken to Ballymun station. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offences are under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe men appeared at Dublin District Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Swee's solicitor said he was not applying for bail at this stage. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Swee wanted his case sent forward on a signed plea to the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge deferred ruling on whether Mr Swee's case goes to the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe co-defendant has not indicated a plea and did not apply for bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBoth men were granted legal aid and had a Mandarin-Chinese interpreter at court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe men will appear in court again on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe alleged value of the drugs was €420,000 and the weight was 21 kilogrammes. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jun2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man thought cannabis was ‘precious bird nests’ after he was arrested for importation at Dublin Airport

    First court appearance of two Malaysian men over a €420,000 cannabis seizure at Terminal 1. This is a different seizure from case 5759 (Thailand flights, €862,000, two passengers, Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act).

    accused, Lowe Kim Swee, 35, male, Malaysian, named, non-irishLowe Kim Sweeaccused, Chong Chong Nen, 45, male, namedChong Chong Nen