Two men have been found guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of conspiracy to having drugs three years ago. Cannabis valued at €2 million was found by gardaí in 14 boxes split between a van and a car in Browns Barn public house car park in City West, Dublin.
The men were arrested nearby.
William Hynes (43), of Park Close, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, and John Mangan (41), of Whitestown Green, Blanchardstown, Dublin, had both pleaded not guilty to conspiring with others to possess cannabis resin and conspiring with others to possess the drug for sale or supply on July 31st, 2006.
Judge Patrick McCartan remanded both in custody for sentence on November 19th.