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06 Sept 2025

Laois Gardaí arrest man and seize a large quantity of drugs

The drugs were found during a planned search in Portlaoise

Dundalk garda investigation after body discovered

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Gardaí arrested a man and seized a large amount of drugs and cigarettes during a search in Portlaoise at the weekend.

Gardaí attached the Laois Drugs Unit seized an estimated €20,000 worth of cannabis and a further €350 worth of tablets during a planned search of waste ground in Portlaoise on Sunday morning.

A 54-year-old man was arrested during the operation and later released without charge.

Gardaí said they also discovered around €1,250 worth of suspected counterfeit cigarettes during the search. 

Portlaoise Gardaí said investigations are ongoing in relation to the seizure.

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