Man named ahead of trial over importing drugs at Galway address
He was sent forward for trial on six charges
A 41-year-old man charged with importing drugs at an address in Galway City has been returned for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court.
Sheng Lin, of Garran Árd, Doughiska, was sent forward for trial on six charges after being served with the book of evidence at Galway District Court.
Detective Garda Gerry Carroll gave evidence of service of the book of evidence and Judge Fiona Lydon delivered the alibi warning, informing the accused that if his defence in any way relies on an alibi then all details should be supplied in writing to the State Solicitor for Galway West, within 14 days.
Defence solicitor John Martin told the court the case is not a legal aid matter.
In the case, Sheng Lin is charged that on November 4, 2024 at Hazel Park he possessed cannabis contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and possessed cannabis for sale or otherwise supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Act.
He is also charged that on November 4, 2024 at Hazel Park, he imported a controlled drug, cannabis, contrary to Section 15 (B) of the Misuse of Drugs Act as inserted by section 82 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
Lin faces three other charges alleging he conspired with unknown persons to do an act that constitutes a serious offence - namely conspiracy to import drugs valued in excess of €13,000, contrary to Section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
It is alleged he committed the offences between October 1 and October 22, 2024; October 17 and November 7, 2024; October 28 and November 18, 2024.
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