Dutch man held after cocaine found in sandals

A 32-year-old Dutch national has been arrested after he was found to have almost a kilo of cocaine concealed in his sandals.

A 32-year-old Dutch national has been arrested after he was found to have almost a kilo of cocaine concealed in his sandals.

The man was arrested at Dublin Airport after arriving on a flight from Amsterdam. The drugs have an estimated street value of €70,000.

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