Two for trial on heroin charge

Two men charged with importing heroin worth an estimated £20,000 into Ireland were sent for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court…

Two men charged with importing heroin worth an estimated £20,000 into Ireland were sent for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court when they appeared before Dublin District Court yesterday.

Mr Anthony Butler (47) and

Mr Joseph Murphy (37), both with addresses at Haircourt Road, London, are charged with possessing the drug for supply and importation at Dublin Airport on September 21st 1995.

Both men are in custody with consent to bail.

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