Man for court over Dublin drugs seizure

A South African man (55) is due in court this morning following a drug seizure in Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon.

A South African man (55) is due in court this morning following a drug seizure in Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon.

The man was charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Santry Garda Station this morning and is due in the Bridewell District Court.

He was an inbound passenger travelling from from South Africa when he was stopped by Customs officers. He was arrested after officers seized cannabis worth €50,000.

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