Man arrested after €90 thousand worth of drugs discovered in Ballinasloe

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardai have arrested a man after €90 thousand worth of drugs were discovered in a bog near Ballinasloe.

As part of an ongoing surveillance operation, Gardai conducted a search in Poolboy Bog late yesterday afternoon.

They discovered €70 thousand worth of cocaine, and a further €20 thousand worth of cannabis along with other drug equipment.

A man in his 20's was arrested at the scene and taken to Ballinasloe Garda Station.

He's since been charged and will appear before Ballinasloe District Court next Thursday.(22/4)

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