Police in Northern Ireland have seized €11.6 million (£10m) worth of cocaine close to the border in south Armagh.
It was found hidden in a shipment of frozen meat discovered in a van stopped in the village of Jonesboro, Co Armagh on Monday 11 December.
It is the largest ever seizure of cocaine by the PSNI.
Detectives say the drugs were found in a sophisticated lead-lined hide, inside the vehicle.
The van was stopped late on Monday evening but officers are interested in the movements of the vehicle in the previous three weeks.
The PSNI's Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said that last Monday, officers on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh had reason to stop a suspicious lorry.
"A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of suspected cocaine concealed within boxes containing frozen meat products, worth an estimated street value of £10 million.
"A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of driving-related offences.
"He has since been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries as the investigation continues.
Supt Haslett said that the sophistication of the concealment method and the sheer quantity of the drugs gives an indication of the scale of criminality involved.
"I believe that this significant quantity of drugs would have been distributed and sold in local communities across Northern Ireland bringing untold harm."
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Hill said the investigation is at an early stage and they are appealing to anyone who noticed a maroon-coloured Iveco Eurocargo lorry with the registration number LK08 LHO travelling within the South Armagh area, particularly in the wider Jonesborough and Keady areas to make contact with police.
"Please review any dash-cam or CCTV footage that you think you may have of this vehicle - this information could help our investigation greatly.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111," he said.
