West Cork drug smuggling ring: A criminal gang with 'vast financial means'

Ten men arrested in connection with the suspected drug trafficking operation had their period of detention extended by 72 hours at a special sitting of Bandon District court tonight.

A criminal organisation with “vast financial means” which is “logistically astute” is being investigated by gardaí in connection with a major suspected drug trafficking operation in West Cork this week.

Ten men arrested in connection with the suspected drug trafficking operation had their period of detention extended by 72 hours at a special sitting of Bandon District court on Friday night.