Gardaí uncover cocaine 'factory' in Dublin

Two men have been arrested following the discovery of what has been described as a cocaine distribution factory in north Dublin…

Two men have been arrested following the discovery of what has been described as a cocaine distribution factory in north Dublin.

Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit raided an apartment in Botanic Hall in Glasnevin this afternoon and discovered a quantity of drugs estimated at around 30kg and some mixing agents.

The value of the drugs remains unknown pending further examination but is estimated could be as much as €2.5m.

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