Silk Road website accused wanted in US for trial

An application for the extradition of a man to face trial in the US on conspiracy charges arising from his alleged links to a narcotics and drugs distribution website will be heard at the High Court in July.

Gary Davis, aged 26, Johnstown Court, Kilpedder, Co Wicklow, is wanted on charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to commit computer hacking and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

The matter was briefly mentioned yesterday before the High Court when Mr Justice Paul McDermott fixed July 14 for the hearing of the extradition request. Mr Davis is opposing the application and argues he should not be surrendered.