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Man Charged After €18k In Drugs And Cash Seized In Baltinglass

Monday, 30 December 2024 at 11:03

By Hannah Kelly

The seizure was part of an Operation Thor which was carried out by Baltinglass and Blessington gardaí

A planned operation carried out by Gardaí in Baltinglass and Blessington has led to the seizure of over €18k in drugs and cash.

A man in his 20s has also been charged.

The seizure was part of an Operation Thor on Friday, December 20th, assisted by members from Bray Drugs Unit and Garda Dog Unit.

Over €15,000 worth of drugs and €3,300 in cash were seized.

Two men in their 20s and 30s were arrested and brought to Blessington Garda Station, with the man in his 20s charged.

He is due to appear in Carlow District Court on January 15th.

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