Eight people have appeared in a Longford court tonight on drugs-related charges.
The six men and two women, including two married couples, two brothers and a father and daughter, were arrested following raids on 11 housees Longford town this morning. The operation is believed to have involved approximately 70 officers.
Seven have been charged with the possession of drugs with intent to supply while one was charged with letting his house be used for the sale and supply of drugs.
Meanwhile, a ninth person was arrested this evening as part of the same operation.