05/11/2010

Three Arrested Over Cork Drugs Seizure

Three men have been arrested following the seizure of a substantial quantity of drugs in Cork.

Cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of around €170,000, was found when gardaí stopped two cars in the Bishopstown area of the city around 10:30am on Thursday morning.

Three men, aged 25, 28 and 30, were arrested under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act. One is being questioned at Togher Garda station, while the others are being questioned at Bridewell station.

(KMcA/GK)

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