06/10/2015

Drugs Worth €900,000 Seized In Athy

A man has been arrested after €900,000 worth of drugs were seized by garda in Athy.

The operation, on a growhouse in the area, is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The man is being questioned at Kildare Town Garda Station.

(CD/LM)

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