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Searching the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 44kg of suspected cocaine, worth €3m. A further 10kg of suspected cannabis, valued at an estimated €200,000, was found at a residence in Tallaght, Dublin 24. Stephen Dunne, of Suncroft Drive, Tallaght, was held under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. Advertisement He appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court today, charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act with unlawfully possessing cocaine and having it for sale or supply in Dolphins Barn, and cannabis, at his home address. Garda Jeff Dolan told Judge Murphy that the accused, who has yet to enter a plea, had no answer when the charges were put to him under caution. Judge Murphy noted from Garda Dolan that the directions had to be obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Defence solicitor Mary Lavelle told the court that her client was not making a bail application at this stage but intended to do so at his next hearing. Dunne did not address the court. The judge remanded him in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court next Wednesday for a bail hearing and directions from the DPP. His statement of means was submitted to the court, and the judge found him a suitable candidate for legal aid. The drugs recovered are to be analysed by Forensic Science Ireland while Garda investigations are ongoing. Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Man (43) remanded in custody after €3.2m worth of drugs seized in Dublin”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Man (43) remanded in custody after €3.2m worth of drugs seized in Dublin”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... 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