Drugs and weapons found in Kildare house

Two people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of weapons and drugs at a house in Co Kildare.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of weapons and drugs at a house in Co Kildare.

Cocaine, with an estimated street value of €16,000 and a number of weapons, including a sword and a pellet gun were recovered by Gardai during the planned search of the house in Kilcullen at 10.30pm last night.

A man and woman were arrested and are being held at Newbridge Garda Station.

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