Cork man remanded over €600k cannabis haul

Court told accused had a drug debt of €28,000

The accused admitted to a drug debt of €28,000. File picture: Getty

A 31-year-old man who was allegedly caught in a car carrying over €600,000 worth of cannabis was remanded in custody for a fortnight on Monday.

At Cork District Court, Judge John King remanded Derek Kavanagh, of 69 Arderrin Way, the Glen, Cork, in custody until March 30, on the application of Sergeant Gearóid Davis,  to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.