Nephew of republican held in €200k drugs seizure

GARDAÍ have arrested a nephew of a prominent republican after they stopped a car and seized more than €200,000 of cannabis.

Tue, 09 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Sean O’Riordan

The swoop was made yesterday afternoon after drugs squad detectives stopped a car in Cork.

The man, aged 39, who lives on the southside of the city, was arrested along with a female passenger, aged 32, after the vehicle they were travelling in was stopped and searched on the South Ring Road, near the Jack Lynch Tunnel.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

RTE logo on microphone. copyspace RTÉ hit by major internet outage this evening
Large offshore drilling rig in the gulf at sunset Emergency gas reserve 'many years' away despite proposed laws
National Ambulance Service industrial action Further strike action by ambulance workers postponed with talks to resume Monday
CourtsCrimePlace: gardaíPlace: CorkPlace: South Ring RoadPlace: Jack Lynch TunnelPlace: Cork CityPlace: Anglesea Street Garda StationPlace: Bridewell Garda StationPlace: Togher Garda StationOrganisation: RepublicanOrganisation: Divisional Drugs UnitOrganisation: Sinn Féin
<p>The broadcaster has confirmed that Claire Byrne, since departed to Newstalk, was RTÉ's top earner last year with €280,000 through Derrough Media.</p>

Former staff Claire Byrne and Ray D'Arcy among RTÉ's top earners for 2025

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited