Drug raids follow discovery of body

Seven houses were raided by Gardaí searching for drugs in Co Cork today following the death of a 19-year old man.

The body of Padraig O'Keeffe, from Mulane, Cork, was discovered early yesterday morning on a quiet rural road close to Fermoy.

Foul play was ruled out last night after a post mortem exam and it has been speculated the teenager's death may be drugs related.

This comes as Gardaí investigate the discoveries of two bodies, one in Mayo and another in Cavan.

"Some of these searches are ongoing and when complete a file will be sent to the DPP in relation to the matter," a Garda spokesman said.

The searches involved around 20 officers under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

A house declared as a crime scene yesterday is one of the seven properties searched.

No arrests have been made.

Mr O'Keeffe's remains were found on the Rathcormac to Glenville road at around 6am yesterday.

A post mortem exam was carried out last night by the State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy.

However the exact cause of death will not be revealed until the results of a toxicology report becomes available.

Meanwhile an investigation is under way in Co Cavan after the body of a 40-year old man was found in a laneway three kilometres from Cavan town this morning.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination and the State Pathologist has been called in.

In a separate incident, Gardaí in Mayo are investigating the discovery yesterday of a woman's body in a remote area of the county.

The remains of the 31-year old woman from Ballina were found at Kilgalligan, Carrowtigue, at around 5.30am.

An investigation was launched and a post mortem exam was expected to take place this morning.