Gardaí say the two occupants of the car were "acting suspiciously".
Two men have been arrested after €2,500 worth of cocaine was discovered in Laois.
Gardaí on patrol in Mountmellick on Sunday night made the find after noticing two occupants of a car acting suspiciously.
A search of the vehicle was conducted, during which the drugs were found.
The two men, both in their 20s, were taken to Portlaoise Garda Station for questioning.
They've since been charged and released, and are scheduled to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date.
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