The trial of a Dutch truck driver, who had been charged in relation to the attempted importation of €5.6m worth of heroin into Ireland, has ended after he pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting in an offence.

A Dutch truck driver has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for importing €5.6m of heroin hidden in a shipment of flowers.

The trial of Dutch truck driver accused of attempting to import €5.6m of heroin hidden in a shipment of flowers has collapsed following problems with the evidence.