Passenger 'caught red-handed' with 17kg of cannabis at Dublin airport

The cannabis was found in a suitcase, which had the defendant's name tag attached to it

The herbal cannabis recovered at Dublin Airport by Revenue. Picture: Revenue

A PASSENGER was “caught red-handed” after Dublin Airport customs officials seized €340,000 of cannabis hidden in luggage after he flew in from Los Angeles, a court heard.

Brian Thackaberry, 34, of Church Hill, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at Dublin District Court on Saturday and was denied bail.