Man released without charge after drugs raid

A man arrested following the seizure of €8m worth of heroin yesterday has been released without charge.

The man, in his 50s, was one of six people taken into custody during raids in Swords, north Co Dublin, and Ratoath, Co Meath.

Five others – including three women – are still being questioned in relation to the find at garda stations across north Dublin.

Today the find – which included dozens of packages of heroin, five handguns and thousands of rounds of ammunition – was displayed at Santry Garda Station for photographers.

The raids were carried out as part of an on-going garda operation.

All six were arrested under S30 Offences Against the State Act and can be held for up to 72 hours.