Extradition proceedings against a man arrested in connection with the importation of millions of pounds worth of cocaine and cannabis into Britain and Ireland have been adjourned for two weeks.
Philip Michael Baron (55), of Bawnogues, New Road, Straffan, Co Kildare, is wanted by British authorities to face charges relating to money laundering and the alleged trafficking of drugs to the UK and Ireland from South Africa and Costa Rica between 2005 and 2009.
He was arrested at his home close to the K Club in Co Kildare last week on a European Arrest Warrant.
Mr Justice Edwards remanded Mr Baron to Cloverhill prison with liberty to apply for bail, and listed the matter to come before the court again on June 1st.