Man charged in connection with drugs haul is refused bail

A former hotel worker who is alleged to have been involved in the importation of drugs from Spain was refused bail yesterday at Limerick Circuit Court.

Patrick Scanlon, aged 52, from West Limerick and with an address at the Maison Gorey Hotel, Jersey, is charged with possession of drugs with a street value in excess of €13,000, at Churchview, Pallaskenry, Co Limerick, on Aug 8.

Objecting to his bail application, Det Garda David Bainham told Judge John O’Neill that it was alleged Mr Scanlon was among a group who organised the importation of drugs form Spain for distribution here by wholesalers.