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Court reports mentioning the name James Leen

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2025-02-10 · Tralee, Kerry

Kerry Crime Group at root of biggest ever Crystal Meth seizure were connected to Sinaloa Cartel

Nathan McDonnell, a former chief executive of Ballyseedy Garden Centre, pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to importing methylamphetamine and directing a criminal organisation. The trial heard that McDonnell was to be paid €150,000 to store a machine containing 564kg of crystal meth, valued at €32.4 million, before its export to…

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2024-10-14 · Tralee, Kerry

Businessman enters guilty plea in relation to largest crystal meth haul in Irish history

Nathan McDonnell, a 44-year-old businessman from Ballyroe, Tralee, pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court to two charges related to the largest crystal methamphetamine seizure in Irish history. He admitted to importing methylamphetamine at Cork Port on October 16, 2023, and facilitating a criminal organisation between October 2023 and…

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2024-08-02 · Tralee, Kerry

Business owner facing charges relating to largest ever meth haul gets legal aid

Nathan McDonnell, 44, a garden centre owner, has been granted legal aid by the Special Criminal Court for charges related to the largest ever crystal meth haul in the State. He appeared briefly to receive formal notice of trial before a three‑judge, non‑jury court, and the matter was adjourned to 14 October. His co‑accused, James Leen, 41, also…

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2024-07-31 · Listowel, Kerry

Pair to face non-jury trial over biggest haul of crystal meth in State history

Two men, Nathan McDonnell, 44, and James Leen, 41, are charged with offences related to the largest crystal meth haul in Irish history. Their trials will be heard at the Special Criminal Court, a three‑judge, non‑jury court, following an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr Leen faces five charges, including directing a criminal…

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