Man accused of having cannabis worth €1.6m in Cork denied bail by High Court

Gardaí had objected to bail based on their belief the accused was a flight risk with no ties to this jurisdiction

The accused is charged with possession of cannabis, and having the drug for the purpose of sale or supply to others. Picture: Getty

The refusal of bail to a man facing charges arising out of allegations he brought 80kg of cannabis with a street value of €1.6m to Cork was appealed to the High Court where it was refused again.

Killian McCarthy, solicitor, applied to have the next adjournment made peremptory against the State if no DPP directions were available by them.