Three men arrested after €100,000 cannabis seizure in Co Offaly

Gardaí carried out a search at a house in Birr, Co Offaly today, where the seizure was made.

By Cónal Thomas Monday 11 May 2020, 7:46 PM

May 11th 2020, 7:46 PM 21,195 Views 0 Comments

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Image: An Garda Síochána

Image: An Garda Síochána

GARDAÍ IN OFFALY have arrested three men following the seizure of cannabis with an estimated street value of €100,000.

Gardaí from Laois-Offaly Divisional Drugs Unit and Portlaoise-Tullamore Detective Units carried out a search at a house in Birr, Co Offaly today, where the seizure was made.

Three men – aged in their 20s, 30s and 40s – were arrested under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977-94 and are currently detained at Birr and Tullamore Garda Stations.

Investigations are ongoing.

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Three men arrested after €100,000 cannabis seizure in Co Offaly