28/09/2007

Four Arrests After Cork Drug Raids

Four men are being held for questioning by Gardaí in Cork after two drug seizures in the county.

Drug squad detectives seized an estimated €180,000 worth of heroin, ecstasy and cannabis after stopping a car at Shanakiel in the north side of the city, yesterday afternoon.

Following a search of the driver's home, a further €20,000 worth of drugs were also recovered.

The driver, believed to be in his 20s, was arrested and is currently being held at Gurranabraher Garda station.

Meanwhile, Gardaí seized approximately €50,000 worth of ecstasy tablets and cannabis at a house in Cobh.

They have arrested three men in connection with the incident.

(LC/SP)

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