07/10/2015

Man Charged Over Co Kildare Drugs Seizure

A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with a €700,000 drugs seizure in Co Kildare.

A number of cannabis plants and herb were discovered on Monday night following a planned search of premises in Athy.

The man, who was arrested in Athy on Tuesday, is to appear before Naas District Court on Wednesday.

(CD/LM)


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