The trial of a Kerry man facing charges in connection with the largest ever seizure of crystal meth in the State has been adjourned until October.
42-year-old James Leen of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel, faces five charges.
His case came before the Special Criminal Court yesterday.
James Leen is accused of the importation of methylamphetamine, more commonly known as crystal meth, into Cork Port on 16th October 2023, with the value of the drug being greater than €13,000.
He is also accused of the possession of the drug at the former Ballyseedy Garden Centre between 27th October 2023 and the 12th February 2024.
Mr Leen faces another charge of possession of crystal meth worth more than €13,000, and a charge of possession for sale or supply.
His fifth charge alleges that he directed the activities of a criminal organisation within the state between 7th February 2023 and 16th February 2024.
At the special criminal court yesterday, his case was adjourned until October 5th next year; the case will be mentioned before the court again next month for an application by the defence.
