Man in court over Clondalkin heroin haul

A 22 year-old man appeared in court in Dublin today in connection with largest heroin haul ever made in the history of the State…

A 22 year-old man appeared in court in Dublin today in connection with largest heroin haul ever made in the history of the State.

Steven Carlyle was charged at Dublin District Court in connection with the find.

Some 54kg (120lbs) of heroin were recovered by gardaí at an apartment in Aras na Cluaine, a new development off the Nangor Road, in Clondalkin, shortly after 8pm on Tuesday.

The woman who was also arrested in connection with the seizure is still being held at Kevin Street Garda Station.

He was remanded in custody with consent to bail.

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