Gardaí question two men over cannabis haul

Gardaí are this morning continuing to question two men following the seizure of 20 kilograms of cannabis resin and a small quantity…

Gardaí are this morning continuing to question two men following the seizure of 20 kilograms of cannabis resin and a small quantity of cocaine in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

The haul was discovered yesterday during a planned search of a house in the town at 3.30pm. The seizure, depending may have a potential street value of up to €160,000.

Two men, aged 48 and 17, were arrested under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act. They are being held in Clonmel Garda Station where they can be held for up to seven days.

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