44-year-old Michal Luczak is alleged to have been the pilot of an aircraft used to fly over €8 million worth of cocaine to the midlands three years ago
A man, alleged to have been the pilot of an aircraft used to fly over €8 million worth of cocaine to the midlands three years ago, has gone on trial.
A jury was sworn in at Mullingar Circuit Court earlier today.
44-year-old Michal Luczak, formerly of Primrose Avenue, Jigginstown, Naas, faces four charges for unlawful possession of cocaine, possessing it for the purpose of sale or supply, and the possession and importation of drugs worth €13,000 or more at Abbeyshrule Aerodrome, Co. Longford on August 4th 2022.
He replied “not guilty” to each charge when he was arraigned in court earlier.
The jury was told they would hear evidence from up to 50 witnesses in a trial that is expected to last up to four weeks.
It will open with the prosecution’s case tomorrow morning.
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