Kerry garden centre owner charged with record crystal meth seizure granted legal aid

Nathan McDonnell and his co-accused James Leen were served with formal notice they are to be tried before the Special Criminal Court

Nathan McDonnell, left, and James Leen were remanded in custody to appear again on October 14.

A garden centre owner facing charges relating to the largest ever haul of crystal meth in the State has been granted legal aid by the Special Criminal Court.

Nathan McDonnell, 44, who is in custody, appeared briefly on Friday morning to be served with formal notice he is to be tried before the three-judge, non-jury court.