Lollipops containing €500,000 worth of cocaine seized at Dublin Airport
At Dublin Airport in Ireland, Revenue officers and the Irish police force Garda seized approximately 5 kg of cocaine hidden inside lollipops. The seized batch of cocaine is estimated to be worth approximately €500,000.
Cocaine found in a passenger's luggage
As MyJoyOnline reports, citing the BBC, the drugs were discovered on Thursday during an inspection of a passenger's luggage. Revenue officers found them in packages containing confectionery products. Garda officers, the Irish police force, also took part in the seizure.
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Man charged
During subsequent searches, Garda seized €16,000 in cash and other controlled substances estimated to be worth €14,500. A man in his 60s was detained in connection with the seizure. He was charged and appeared before a court on Friday morning. The source does not provide details of the charge brought against him.
