A couple facing extradition to the US over an internet-based drug making ring have been remanded in custody.

It has been alleged that they supplied chemicals to illegal drugs laboratories in the US involved in making the synthetic drug methamphetamine.
The move followed an indictment handed down by a grand jury in Arizona which alleges that the couple sold chemicals through their website - including red phosphorus and iodine - which are used to manufacture the drug, also known as crystal meth.

Police allege that the pair created a "one stop shop" for the chemicals.
Sheriff Isabella McColl refused bail mainly, she said, to protect the public, to ensure the proper administration of justice and because of the special circumstances of the case.
"They have the means to take flight and face very serious charges in the USA", she said.

¶ Wednesday, January 31, 2007