Two Arrested Over €200,000 Cannabis Seizure In Kildare

It was part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation.

Two people have been arrested after cannabis worth almost €100,000 was seized in Co Kildare.

An intelligence-led operation, as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime groups operating in the Kildare area, took place today and involved the search of a house in the Athy area.

A package which contained almost five kilos of suspected cannabis herb with an estimated value of €99,200 was seized by Customs officers.

Gardaí arrested a man and a woman at the scene and they're being questioned at Kildare Garda Station where they can be held for up to a week. 
 

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