Man arrested after €1.2m of cocaine found

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A 40-year-old man has been arrested after cash and cocaine with an estimated street value of €1.2m (£1m) was seized on Monday.

It was discovered after gardaí (Irish police) targeting organised criminal activity stopped two cars in The Ward, Dublin near the County Meath border at about 16:00.

The discovery of the cocaine prompted searches of nearby businesses, properties and lands.

A further €350,000 (£300,420) and £28,000 in cash was then seized by gardaí, as well as financial documentation, vehicles, electronic devices, a money counter and a vacuum-packing machine.

Image source, An Garda Síochána

Image caption, Searches of land took place in The Ward after the drugs and cash were found

The man who was arrested is being held at a garda station in County Meath.

Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly described the seizure as a "significant blow" to the crime group.