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Man arrested following Co Kilkenny drugs seizure

A man has been arrested following a drugs seizure in Co Kilkenny. Gardaí from Kilkenny and...
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11.35 14 Sep 2014


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Man arrested following Co Kilk...

Man arrested following Co Kilkenny drugs seizure

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11.35 14 Sep 2014


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A man has been arrested following a drugs seizure in Co Kilkenny.

Gardaí from Kilkenny and Thomastown stopped the van at Jordanstown, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny yesterday evening at approximately 6.30pm.

During the search, a quantity of cocaine was discovered with an estimated street value of up to €560,000, pending analysis.

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A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

He was taken to Thomastown Garda Station where he is currently being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act.

The search is part of ongoing intelligence-led operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Kilkenny and the South East area.


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