Three men have been arrested and some €700,000 worth of drugs have been seized in Co Meath.

Gardaí from the Organised Crime Unit seized heroin, tablets, cannabis herb and resin as part of an on-going intelligence-led operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in north east Leinster.

The three men - aged 31, 35 and 44 - were detained in Rathkenny following a planned operation.

Cannabis herb was found at the scene, while heroin, tablets and cannabis herb were seized in connected follow-up searches.

A large sum of cash was also found.

The arrested men are being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act at Kells and Navan garda stations.

Investigations are said to be ongoing.