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Two in custody after Kildare drugs seizure

Two men are in Garda custody after 2 million euros worth of drugs were seized in Co Kildare. Offi...
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08.36 20 Oct 2013


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Two in custody after Kildare drugs seizure

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08.36 20 Oct 2013


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Two men are in Garda custody after 2 million euros worth of drugs were seized in Co Kildare.

Officers say the searches have halted a major cocaine and heroin operation.

Detectives from the Garda National Drug Unit say the raid was an intelligence-led operation.

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It uncovered what they've described as a "sophisticated mixing factory" for cocaine and heroin.

2 million euros worth of the drugs were seized - along with mixing agents.

Two men - aged 40 and 53 were arrested at the scene at the house in Johnstownbridge. They're being held at Leixlip Garda Station - while the scene is being preserved for a technical examination.


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