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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6328Drug trafficking (methylamphetamine) · Co. Kerry

Two men further remanded over Co Kerry crystal meth seizure

Nathan McDonnell and James Leen were charged over a methylamphetamine seizure with an estimated value of €32.8 million and were further remanded in custody at Tralee District Court. A High Court bail application was pending.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe seizure was described as the biggest ever of methylamphetamine in the State, with an estimated value of €32.8 million. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMcDonnell is charged with possessing methylamphetamine for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMcDonnell's alleged possession was at Ballyseedy Garden Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMcDonnell's alleged possession was between 27 October 2023 and 12 February 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenLeen is charged with importing methylamphetamine at Cork Port, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, on 16 October 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeLeen is charged with possessing methylamphetamine for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLeen appeared by video link from Cork Prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMcDonnell appeared by video link from Portlaoise prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe book of evidence was not available yet, and the prosecution applied for further remand. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA bail application for Leen was pending in the High Court on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge David Waters remanded both men in custody to appear in Tralee District Court on 27 March. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcDonnell is 43 and is from Ballyroe, Tralee. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLeen is 41 and is from Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Two men further remanded over Co Kerry crystal meth seizure

    Reports the two men's further remand in custody at Tralee District Court, the charges against each man, and that a High Court bail application was pending. Gives the estimated value of the seizure, €32.8 million.

    accused, Nathan McDonnell, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nathan McDonnellaccused, James Leen, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Leen