BREAKING: Major garda operation underway in the Midlands

Man arrested after terrifying armed robbery attempt in the Midlands on Sunday afternoonplaceholder image
Man arrested after terrifying armed robbery attempt in the Midlands on Sunday afternoon

It's understood drugs worth several million euro have been seized

Gardai are believed to have seized a large quantity of illegal drugs in Laois. 

The Leinster Express is reporting that it understands that around 100kgs of cocaine with a potential estimated value of around €7 million has been seized. 

It’s believed the drugs were seized as part of an operation involving garda units based outside of Co Laois. 

It’s understood that a garda operation is ongoing in the Ballacolla area of Laois. 

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