20/02/2009

Three Arrested In Connection With Ecstasy Drug Seizure

Three men are being held by Gardaí after officers uncovered a €250,000 drug haul.

Gardai at Anglesea Street arrested the three men yesterday evening at approximately 5.30pm at St. Finbar's Road, Cork City.

Approximately €250,000 worth of what is believed to be cannabis resin and ecstasy tables was seized, after Gardai stopped and searched a vehicle.

The three men are currently detained in separate Gardaí stations pending charge of release.

One of the men who is 34-year-old is being held in Bridewell, A second man, 36, is being held in Togher, and the third man who is 45 is in Gurranabraher station.

(DW/BMcC)

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