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Man and woman to be charged after drugs 'worth €1.5m' seized in Kells last Friday

A man aged 53 and a woman aged 43 that were arrested at the scene are to be charged in relation to the incident.

Updated 21/04/13

THE TWO PEOPLE who were arrested following Friday’s drug seizure in Kells, Co Meath, are to be charged in relation to the incident.

An intelligence-led operation by the Kells Garda Drug Unit, assisted by the regional support unit, had resulted in Friday’s seizure of cannabis plants and herb with an estimated street value of €1.5m.

The male (53) and a female (43) that were arrested at the scene are due to appear before Ardee District Court tomorrow morning.

- Additional reporting by Paul Hyland

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