Justin Walsh, 37, from England is remanded in custody and will appear back in court on Thursday.
BBC News NI
A lorry driver from England has appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of about £1m of cocaine at Larne Port. Justin Walsh, 37, appeared before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.The court heard the seizure was substantial and consisted of 10kg of cocaine worth "in or around £1m".
There was no application for bail because the defendant does not have an address in Northern Ireland. He is due back in court on Thursday when a local address is expected to be presented to the court by his legal team.
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