Electrician was under pressure to bring €1.75m of cocaine 'from A to B', court told

The court heard the accused was from a law-abiding and supportive family, and Mr Lawlor was “shocked about the situation he finds himself in”.

Gardaí arrested Karl Lawlor after they stopped a vehicle at St Cuthbert’s Road on Friday, Dublin District Court heard. Photo: Paddy Cummins/ IrishPhotoDesk.ie

An electrician charged over a €1.75m cocaine seizure in Clondalkin, Dublin, was pressured to transport the drugs “from A to B”, a court has heard.

Karl Lawlor, 38, of Newlands Manor Drive, Clondalkin, was granted bail on Monday. Gardaí arrested him after they stopped a vehicle at St Cuthbert’s Road on Friday, Dublin District Court heard.