Man charged in connection with Dublin Airport crystal meth seizure

A man has been charged today in connection with the first ever seizure of the drug crystal meth at Dublin Airport.

Pheilman Khamali (aged 39) from Lesotho in Africa has been remanded in custody for a week.

Around 2.5 kilograms of crystal meth was found concealed in the framework of two suit cases yesterday by a team consisting of customs officers and members of the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

It is the first haul of its type at Dublin Airport, but the third time the drug has been seized in the State. In 2009, crystal meth was found in Kerry and in 2008 it was seized in County Offaly.

Pheilman Khamali faces three charges, one of possessing the drug, another relates to possession for sale or supply and he is also accused of unlawfully importing crystal meth.

The court heard that he is unemployed and travelled over from South Africa where he had been in a great level of difficulty.

The 39-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear again in Cloverhill District Court in a week's time.