28/05/2012

Man Arrested Following Drugs Find

A 37-year-old man has been arrested after Gardai discovered what is believed to be 15 kilos of heroin at a house in Lucan yesterday evening.

It is believed to have a street value of €2.25million.

The man is being detained at Clondalklin Garda station under the provisions of section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 as amended.

(CD)


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