Refusal of bail for Kerry man in crystal meth seizure case 'most surprising', court told

The two accused men have been further remanded in custody

Nathan McDonnell (left) and James Leen (right) are charged with possession of methamphetamine with an estimated value of €32.8 million.

Two Kerry men in their 40s who are charged in connection with the biggest ever seizure of methamphetamine in the State, with an estimated value of €32.8 million, have been further remanded in custody.

Nathan McDonnell, a Tralee businessman, and James Leen appeared separately via video link before Tralee District Court on Wednesday morning from Portlaoise Prison and from Cork Prison.