An international law enforcement agency which is battling major drug trafficking has presented a prestigious award to a senior Cork-based garda for his work in this field.

A brainstorming session by representatives from seven nations 7 years ago was key to Wednesday’s €80m cocaine bust, writes Sean O’Riordan

History was made by two law enforcement officials when they became the first Irishmen to be presented with an award by Britain’s Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) for their role in seizing nearly €1bn of drugs.