Brazilian man in custody over €110,000 cocaine seizure at Dublin Airport
Tom Tuite
A Brazilian man arrested over a €110,000 cocaine seizure at Dublin Airport has been held in custody.
The drugs were allegedly uncovered at Terminal 1 by gardaí and Revenue officers at approximately 7.40 pm on March 31st after a passenger had disembarked from a flight.
Luis Lemos Rocha, 23, whose address was not stated on his charges, appeared before Judge Marie Quirke at Dublin District Court on Saturday but did not apply for bail.
The accused will be allowed legal aid if he furnishes a statement of his means and has yet to enter a plea.
Gardaí must also seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Garda Tanya Shinkins told the court the man “made no reply” to the charge. He was provided with an interpreter for the court hearing.
Mr Rocha is accused of unlawful possession and importation of cocaine and having it for the purpose of sale or supply following a search.
The offences are contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act.
The man was remanded in prison pending his next appearance on Thursday at Cloverhill District Court.
