BREAKING: Man in court over €1.25m cannabis find in Kildare

A man allegedly found moving an estimated €1.25m worth of cannabis from a van to a shed appeared in court today.

Cody Dooley, 20, whose address was given as 68 Rochfort Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow, is being prosecuted on an allegation of having a drug for sale or supply on June 27, at Foxhill, Athy.

Detective Garda Gavin O’Gara said the defendant and another man were observed moving boxes from the side of a vehicle to a shed.

He claimed that eight boxes were found containing 62.5 kgs of cannabis.

Hesaid the shed had been rented by the defendant.

He added the defendant's home was searched and there was no evidence of him living there.

The garda objected to bail and said he believed the defendant had the means including documents to flee the jurisdiction.

The garda also said when asked about his address, the defendant said he was couchsurfing.

Solicitor Kellie Manning said the defendant, a mechanic, is not the main player in the case and is at the lower end,

Ms Manning said he could live with his dad if granted bail.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said he was satisfied that concerns about him being a flight risk are valid. He granted free legal aid and adjourned the case to July 4.