Man arrested in €200,000 Clare drug raid

The man, who is in his 30s, is being held at Ennis Garda Station for questioning.

GARDA IN CLARE have arrested a man in his 30s in connection with a €200,000 drugs seizure.

In a planned operation, gardaí from Ennis searched a house at Kilvoyden, Spancill Hill at about 10pm last night. During the course of the search, cannabis herb with a street value of €200,00 was discovered.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at Ennis Garda Station where he can be held for up to seven days.

The scene remains preserved and a technical examination of the area will take place later today.

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