24/01/2019

Cannabis Haul Worth Almost €1m Discovered In Louth

Gardaí have arrested a woman in her 30's after a cannabis haul worth almost €1m was seized by officers in County Louth.

A planned search took place in Drogheda on Wednesday 23 January which led to the arrest on suspicion of drug trafficking offences.

She was detained at Drogheda Garda Station.

Gardaí from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, assisted by officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau and officers from the Louth Division, carried out the search.

They have confirmed that investigations into drug activity in the area are ongoing.



(JG/CM)

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