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Man arrested over Kildare drug seizure

Gardaí from Naas and the National Drugs Unit have seized over €1.6m worth of cannabis and cocaine in Kildare.

The drugs were found when a jeep was intercepted on the way to Limerick this afternoon.

120kg of cannabis and 2kg of cocaine were found in cardboard boxes.

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A 36-year-old man from Limerick was arrested and can be held for up to seven days.

Gardaí believe the haul was destined for Limerick's criminal gangs.

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