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Gardaí have arrested four people and seized €18,000 of suspected drugs and a number of weapons after a huge operation in Clonmel.
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A photo of the Garda operation in Clonmel, which also involved members of the Defence Forces. Photo: An Garda Síochána.
Four people have been arrested, and drugs and weapons seized, during a Garda operation in Clonmel targeting organised crime.
Ten houses in Clonmel were searched in the operation which started at 7am this morning, leading to the seizure of 18,000 euro worth of suspected cocaine, cannabis herb and amphetamines.
Two suspected imitation firearms were also discovered, as well as an assortment of weapons such as slash hooks.
One man (30’s) is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 whilst two other men (20’s & 30’s) are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. All three are detained at Clonmel Garda Station.
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A member of the Defence Forces escorts a passenger from Terminal 2 arrivals hall at Dublin AirportCredit: PA:Press Association
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Members of the Defence Forces wait on arrivalsCredit: PA:Press Association
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