Man denies charges linked to largest ever crystal meth seizure in Ireland

James Leen, charged in connection with the country’s largest ever crystal meth seizure, valued at more than €32 million, has pleaded not guilty at the Special Criminal Court.Leen (43) of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co Kerry, was formally arraigned on Tuesday and entered not guilty pleas to five charges, including one for directing the activities of a criminal organisation between February 7th, 2023, and February 16th, 2024, within the State.Leen also pleaded not guilty to a charge that he imported one or more controlled drugs, namely methylamphetamine, on October 16th, 2023, at Cork Port, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, and at or about the time while the drug was imported the market value of the controlled drug amounted to €13,000 or more.He further pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing methylamphetamine and having it in his possession for the purpose of sale or supply at Ballyseedy Garden Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, between…

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