Seizure arose during a joint operation between Gardai and Revenue.
A man has been arrested following the seizure of cocaine valued at €812,000 in Kildare.
A multi-agency operation, involving Gardai and Revenue, took place in Naas today.
11.5 kilos of cocaine were recovered.
A man in his 30s was arrested.
He is being questioned this evening at Naas Garda Station.
Revenue says "This operation was part of Revenue’s ongoing joint investigations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.
Revenue, in a statement, adds "If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295."
€812,000 Cocaine Seized Naas
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) May 18, 2021
A Multi-Agency Operation was conducted today, 18/05/2021, by Gardaí and Revenue. 11.6kg of Cocaine worth €812,000 was discovered and seized.
A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested and is currently detained at Naas Garda Station. pic.twitter.com/XQerUPq3Gk
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