Kerry businessman Nathan McDonnell admits two charges in connection with record crystal meth seizure

Nathan McDonnell was director of 11 companies with a turnover of €4.5m to €5m, including the well-known Ballyseedy Garden Centre in Tralee before his arrest

Nathan McDonnell was further remanded in custody by Justice Tony Hunt until his sentencing hearing, now set for December 17. File photo: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

A well-known Kerry businessman has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the biggest crystal meth seizure in the history of the State.

Nathan McDonnell, former chief executive of Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd in Tralee, pleaded guilty to drug importation into the Port of Cork and to assisting or facilitating a criminal gang to import methamphetamine — more commonly known as crystal meth.