Dutchman arrested after airport cocaine find

A 31-year-old Dutchman was arrested at Dublin airport today after cocaine worth €115,000 was found in a suitcase.

Customs officials said the man was detained after officers discovered 1.64 kilograms of the drug hidden in a secret compartment of a bag.

The man had arrived on a flight from Brussels. He was arrested by gardaí from the Santry Drugs Unit and is due to appear in court later today.