15/02/2008

Drugs Seized At Dublin Airport

Cocaine, with an estimated street value of €70,000, has been seized by customs officers at Dublin Airport.

It is understood that 1kg of the drug was found in a child's toy house, which arrived in a freight consignment from Canada on Thursday.

(KMcA)


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