19/09/2014

Men Arrested Over Co Meath Drug Seizures

Gardaí in Co Meath have recovered drugs worth an estimated €700,000 during a search in Rathkenny on Thursday afternoon.

Three men aged 31, 35 and 44, were arrested in connection with the find.

The initial search uncovered cannabis herb, with a follow up search uncovering heroin, tablets and cannabis herb and resin along with a large sum of cash was also seized.

Gardaí say that the operation was planned and carried out by the Organised Crime Unit and the National Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

(MH/CD)


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