Man accused of conspiracy to import 39 tonnes of drugs applies for bail again

The High Court has heard today that a British national arrested in connection with a conspiracy to import cocaine and cannabis worth millions of pounds into the United Kingdom will seek bail for a second time next week.

Philip Michael Baron (aged 55), of Bawnogues, New Road, Straffan, Co Kildare is wanted by British authorities to face four charges relating to money laundering and the conspiracy to import 39 tonnes of drugs to the UK from South Africa and Costa Rica between 2005 and 2009.