Seized devices key to smashing drug ring behind missing cocaine, gardaí believe

Seized devices key to smashing drug ring behind missing cocaine, gardaí believe

This truck was searched and seized in Tragumna last week, as part of a Garda investigation into an attempt to land up to two tonnes of cocaine into West Cork. Picture: Andy Gibson

Gardaí believe that 43 electronic telecommunication devices will be the key to smashing an international drug smuggling ring that was attempting to import up to two tonnes of cocaine into West Cork. 

The 10 men arrested last week in rural West Cork remain in garda custody, and naval divers were brought in over the weekend to try to find the missing drugs. 

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