05/06/2013

Man Arrested And €5m Worth Of Drugs Seized

Garda have reported the seizure of an estimated €5m worth of drugs at a business park in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

A man has been arrested in connection with the haul of around 350,000 ecstasy tablets, estimated to be worth €3.5m, and 80kg (€1.6m) of cannabis recovered on Tuesday following a joint Garda and revenue customs officers search at the Rosemount Business Park.

A 41-year-old man is being held at Blanchardstown Garda Station.

(MH/CD)


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