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Drugs Seizure and Arrest in Mullingar, Westmeath on the 8/6/17.

Drugs Seizure and Arrest in Mullingar, Westmeath on the 8/6/17.

As part of ongoing joint investigations targeting Drug Trafficking in the Mullingar area, a joint intelligence led operation was conducted today 8/6/17.

Revenue’s Customs Drugs Law Enforcement and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau were supported by the Westmeath Divisional Drug Unit.

6.5kgs of cannabis herb (subject to analysis) with an estimated street value of €130,000 was seized in Mullingar. In a follow up operation a house and lands close to Mullingar were searched and a 52 year old man was arrested in connection with this investigation.

He is currently detained at Mullingar Garda Station under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Investigations are continuing.