Local man appears in court in relation to Clare drugs haul

A 35-year-old man today appeared before a special sitting of a court in Co Clare in connection with a €4m drugs seizure.

Thomas Lennon from Kilestery, Killaloe, faces four charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

He was charged with possession of cannabis and ecstasy and with having them for sale or supply yesterday.

The court was told he made no reply when charged.

The charges related to a €4m drugs seizure yesterday morning from a van in the village of O'Briensbridge near Killaloe.

The haul was discovered in a joint operation by local gardaí and members of the National Drugs Unit.

No application was made today for bail but the court was told Mr Lennon will be making an application at Killaloe District Court when he appears there again on Monday. He was remanded in custody.