Accused was 'right-hand man' for drugs boss, court told

A man has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today for his alleged role in a €29m drug operation last year.

Abraham Shodiya (aged 44) of Carnlough Road, Cabra pleaded not guilty to four charges of possession of cocaine for sale or supply and two charges of possession of cocaine at Enterprises Services Unit 1, Old Quarry Campus, North West Business Park, Ballycoolin and Maldron Hotel, Kiltipper on June 26, 2012.