Two men will appear in court this morning in connection with the discovery of €107 million worth of cocaine washed up in 61 bales on the west Cork coast last week.
The pair, believed to be English men in their 40s, are due to appear at Skibbereen District Court at 11am. Another man still remains in custody at Bantry Garda Station, while a man (23) was charged in connection with the haul at the weekend.
Gerard Hagan (23), from Hollowcroft, Liverpool, was charged with possessing cocaine and possessing cocaine for sale or supply at Dunlough Bay, Mizen Head, on July 2nd last.
Det Garda Bart O'Leary told a special sitting of Clonakilty District Court on Saturday that he arrested and charged Mr Hagan in Bantry on July 7th. Mr Hagan made no reply to either charge, Det Garda O'Leary said.
State solicitor for west Cork Malachy Boohig said the State was seeking a remand in custody. Mr Hagan's solicitor said his client was not looking for bail at the moment but was seeking free legal aid.