Delivery driver who allegedly tried to receive €54k of drugs in Cork faces new charge

The court heard that the package contained a household appliance with a large amount of controlled substance inside

The new charge states that he had cocaine and cannabis with a combined value of over €54,000 for sale or supply at Glasheen Road, Cork, on August 29. File photo

A fresh charge was brought on Thursday against the driver of a delivery van who allegedly signed to receive a package of over €54,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine sent through the post and concealed in a domestic appliance.

Detective Garda Emmet Long brought the new charge against Martin Lleshi of Bank Place, Mallow, County Cork. The charge is contrary to Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act and on conviction there can be minimum sentence of 10 years unless the judge finds there are exceptional circumstances.