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Update - Drug seizure and arrest in Mullingar, Westmeath on the 11/5/16

A 35 year old man arrested on Wednesday 11/5/16 in connection with a drugs seizure near Kinnegad is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts Of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 at 9pm this evening 12/5/16.

Press Release below refers.


Garda Press Office

As part of on-going intelligence-led operations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Westmeath area Gardai have seized heroin and arrested one male.

At approximately 7.30pm last night Gardai from the Westmeath Divisional Drug Unit stopped a car near Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. The 35 year old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was arrested and conveyed to Mullingar Garda Station. Heroin (pending analysis) with an estimated street value of up to €45,000 was seized.

The 35 year old male is currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996 at Mullingar Garda Station.

These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.

No photo of any items seized are currently available.