BREAKING: Kerry man James Leen has pleaded not guilty to five charges arising from the largest crystal meth seizure in the history of the state.
43-year-old James Leen of Kilmorna, Listowel, formally entered pleas of not guilty to the five charges at a sitting of the Special Criminal Court this morning.
He faces three possession charges and one importation charge relating to half a ton of crystal meth which was seized at Cork Port in February 2024.
He is also charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation over a 12-month period.
The case is listed for trial next month.
More to follow. This update can be found here.