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28 Oct 2025

BREAKING: Major garda operation underway in Laois

It's understood drugs worth several million have been seized

Man arrested after terrifying armed robbery attempt in the Midlands on Sunday afternoon

Gardai are believed to have seized a large quantity of illegal drugs in Laois. 

The Leinster Express/Laois Live understands around 100kgs of cocaine with a potential estimated value of around €7 million have been seized. 

It’s believed the drugs were seized as part of an operation involving garda units based outside of Co Laois. 

It’s understood that a garda operation is ongoing in the Ballacolla area of Laois. 

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