Ecstasy tablets worth €350,000 seized in Co Kildare

Three men have been arrested after ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of €350,000 were seized by gardaí in Co Kildare.

Officers from Athy and Carlow made the arrests following the search of an open area close to the village of Castledermot at around 6.30pm yesterday.

The men, aged 25, 27 and 31, were arrested at the scene and are being held at Newbridge, Naas and Kildare Garda Stations.