Ireland: Man remanded on bail in connection with seizure of more than €1m worth of cannabis

Peter Collins (42) of Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry, faces two charges arising from operation by Garda national drugs bureau and Kerry divisional drugs unit

A father of four appeared before a special sitting of Cork District Court on Sunday, charged in connection with the seizure of more than €1 million worth of cannabis in Co Kerry.

Peter Collins (42) of Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry, faces two charges arising from a joint operation by the Garda national drugs and organised crime bureau and the Kerry divisional drugs unit.

He is charged with having the drugs in his possession and having the drugs for sale or supply contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Judge Marian O’Leary heard that Mr Collins was arrested in Knocknagoshel village on Thursday. He was detained and questioned at Castleisland Garda station under section two of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996

Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/02/04/man-remanded-on-bail-in-connection-with-seizure-of-more-than-1m-worth-of-cannabis/

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