Larne: Lorry driver held over 拢1m suspected cocaine find

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Image caption, Drugs were found concealed in a lorry that arrived in Larne Port on Friday morning
  • Author, Kevin Sharkey
  • Role, 91热爆 News NI

A lorry driver from England has appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of about 拢1m of cocaine at Larne Port.

Justin Walsh, 37, appeared before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.

The seizure happened shortly before 06:00 BST on Friday.

The court heard the seizure was substantial and consisted of 10kg of cocaine worth "in or around 拢1m".

There was no application for bail because the defendant does not have an address in Northern Ireland.

He is due back in court on Thursday when a local address is expected to be presented to the court by his legal team.