11/07/2013

Man Arrested And Drugs Seized In Celbridge

A man has been arrested following the seizure of €120,000 of drugs in a planned search in Celbridge on Wednesday night.

Herion and cannabis resin were recovered from a house in St Patrick's Park in the town.

A 19-year-old was arrested at the scene, garda have said.

He is detained under section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act at Bellyfermot Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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