Two English men were remanded in continuing custody for sentencing on May 8 after they pleaded guilty to a charge of having drugs for sale or supply – arising out of the €500m cocaine seizure off the West Cork last November.

Three Britons accused of being involved in an international drugs smuggling ring intercepted off the Irish coast appeared briefly in court today as the start of their trial was adjourned.

Three Britons will go on trial today over the seizure of 1.7 tonnes of cocaine from a yacht off the Irish coast.

THREE British men have been further remanded in custody in connection with the biggest seizure of drugs in the history of the state.

THE yacht at the centre of last week’s record drugs haul off south-west Cork will be used as an exhibit when the case comes to court.

Three British men appeared at a special court sitting tonight charged in connection with the massive 1.7 tonne cocaine haul seized from a yacht off the west coast.