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Man arrested after €700,000 worth of cocaine found in car on Tallaght by-pass

He’s being held at Tallaght Garda station.

A MAN HAS been arrested after €700,000 worth of cocaine was seized in Dublin yesterday evening.

The 36-year-old was arrested when gardaí stopped a vehicle on the Tallaght by-pass at around 6.15pm.

He’s being held in custody at Tallaght Garda station.

Gardaí say drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities.

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