FOUR REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER COUNTY DRUGS SEIZURE

Date Published: 22-Sep-2012

Four Vietnamese men have been remanded in custody charged in connection with a significant drug seizure in the Galway area this day last week [Sat Sept 15].

Son Thianh Trinh (60), Tuan Tran (37) and Lee Van Dung(48), all of no fixed abode, appeared before Harristown District Court yesterday

An estimated 264 thousand euro worth of cannabis plants were discovered during Garda raids on three houses in Oughterard, Dunmore and Tuam on Saturday September 15th..

All three are charged with the cultivation of cannabis plants at Ballygally, Gleann Road, Oughterard last Saturday September 15.

They are further charged with having the drugs in their possession and having them for sale or supply to another on the same date.

Nguyen Van Nam(29) also appeared before the court - he was arrested at a house at Addergoole Beg, Garrafauns, Dunmore, last Saturday.

They have all been remanded in continuing custody to appear before Harristown District Court on Friday October 5th.

Meanwhile, a 36-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy in custody on similar charges are due to appear before Galway District Court on Monday