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€700,000 of cocaine seized during planned raid in Westmeath

Westmeath Gardaí have seized cocaine and arrested two people following a planned search. At arou...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

15.10 14 Feb 2019


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€700,000 of cocaine seized dur...

€700,000 of cocaine seized during planned raid in Westmeath

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

15.10 14 Feb 2019


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Westmeath Gardaí have seized cocaine and arrested two people following a planned search.

At around 7.00am on Thursday, the search was conducted at a house in Kilnamanagh, Clonown, Athlone by officers from the Crime and Drugs.

They were assisted by the Regional Armed Support Unit.

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During the search, cocaine with an estimated street value of up to €700,000 was seized.

A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, were arrested.

They are being held under Section 2 of The Criminal Justice Act at Athlone Garda Station.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.


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