Man arrested after €187,000 drugs seizure in Co Laois

Updated / Saturday, 6 Feb 2021 21:08

Gardaí have seized cannabis herb worth an estimated €181,000 in Co Laois.

9kg of the drug was found during the search of a premises in the Portlaoise area earlier today.

Gardaí say a quantity of “suspected cocaine” worth €6,000 was also seized, along with €2,735 in cash and a small quantity of LSD. 

A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene. 

He is being held at Portlaoise Garda Station. 

Gardaí say their investigations are ongoing. 

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