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Father of Kerry businessman charged over crystal meth seizure offers life savings to stand his bail

Mar 21, 2024 16:13 By radiokerrynews
Father of Kerry businessman charged over crystal meth seizure offers life savings to stand his bail
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The father of a Kerry businessman, charged in connection with the country’s largest ever crystal meth seizure, has offered to put forward his life savings to stand bail for his son.

44-year-old Nathan McDonnell of Ballyroe, Tralee, was charged with possession of almost 550kg of crystal meth at Ballyseedy Garden Centre between last October and the middle of last month.

41-year-old James Leen, of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, faces one charge of possession of the same drug, and one charge of importing the drug on October 16th.

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Mr McDonnell’s bail hearing went ahead today, where his father offered €100,000 from his life savings as a surety.

The state is objecting to his being granted bail, and Ms Justice Karen O’Connor will deliver her ruling on Tuesday.

Mr Leen’s bail hearing was adjourned again until next Thursday.

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