Man accused of having €1.6m cannabis stash in Cork storage unit further remanded in custody

Drugs haul was found at a storage unit in Little Island

Accused was charged with possession of cannabis, and having the illegal drug for the purpose of sale or supply to others.

A 30-year-old man accused of having a €1.6m stash of cannabis at a storage unit in Little Island last week was remanded in custody for a fortnight on Tuesday.

Detective Garda Derry O’Brien testified last week at Cork District Court that he arrested the defendant for the purpose of charging. With the assistance of a Mandarin interpreter, the defendant made no reply to the charges.