19/02/2015

Man Arrested Over Co Kerry Drug Seizure

Gardaí have seized an estimated €40,000 worth of drugs at a house in County Kerry on Thursday morning.

One man was arrested during the drugs raid, and is due to appear before Tralee District Court.

Garda said the find was made as a result of an "intelligence led operations" and that its investigations were ongoing.

(MH)

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