Suspected cocaine and cannabis hauls estimated to be worth €8.5m (£7.3m) in total have been seized by gardaí (Irish police) at locations in counties Meath and Louth. Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested and have since been charged.
The intelligence-led operation involved the stopping of a vehicle in County Meath on Monday. Follow-up searches were then carried out at a number of locations in Meath and Louth which resulted in the seizures, according to a garda statement.
The suspected cocaine and cannabis was put on display after the operation. The two men are due to appear before Trim District Court later on Wednesday.
What happened in the operation?
The intelligence-led operation began with the stopping of a vehicle in County Meath on Monday. Gardaí then carried out follow-up searches at a number of locations in Meath and Louth, leading to the seizure of suspected cocaine and cannabis worth €8.5m (£7.3m) in total.
Who has been charged?
Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested and have since been charged. They are due to appear before Trim District Court later on Wednesday.
What was seized?
Gardaí said the seizures included suspected cocaine and cannabis. The suspected drugs were estimated to be worth €8.5m (£7.3m) in total and were put on display after the operation.
Key Facts
- Suspected cocaine and cannabis worth €8.5m (£7.3m) were seized.
- The operation took place in counties Meath and Louth.
- A vehicle was stopped in County Meath on Monday.
- Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested and charged.
- They are due before Trim District Court later on Wednesday.
