US EditionFormer pilot charged over €10m cannabis seizure
- Brendan O'Meara, a 62-year-old former Ryanair pilot, was charged on May 10th in Ennis District Court with possessing cannabis worth over €10 million at his Co Clare home.
- The charges followed a joint Garda and Revenue operation on May 7th that seized around 502kg of cannabis from a pallet delivery reportedly linked to O'Meara's residence.
- Gardaí alleged O'Meara has international criminal connections involving drug supply across Europe and claimed he is a significant flight risk due to his aeronautical knowledge and green card.
- Sergeant Rob Sheehy stated that further serious charges may be forthcoming, and the court heard the cannabis haul's street value exceeded €10 million with possible life imprisonment upon conviction.
- Judge Marie Keane denied bail citing the serious nature of the offenses, O'Meara's international ties, and risk of flight, so he was remanded in custody pending a May 14th court appearance.
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