20/06/2017

Man Arrested In Connection With Portarlington Cannabis Seizure

A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of cannabis herb following a planned house search in Portarlington.

The search was carried out just before 11pm on Monday, 19 June. Cannabis herb worth an estimated €80,000 was uncovered during the operation.

The man, aged in his 50s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act at Portlaoise Garda station.

(MH/LM)

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