05/11/2012

Nine Arrested In Drugs Operation

Nine people have been arrested across Cavan and Monaghon in a garda drugs operation.

They were all arrested in the early hours of this morning and are being held in garda stations around the country.

A considerable amount of cash and controlled drugs were seized in the operation as well as ecstasy.

Gardai led the operation from the Cavan-Monaghon division and a number of officers were involved.

(CD/GK)

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