Largest ever seizure of suspected cocaine made in Northern Ireland

The drugs were found concealed within boxes containing frozen meat products in a lorry
Largest ever seizure of suspected cocaine made in Northern Ireland

A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of driving-related offences. He has since been release on police bail.

Police in Northern Ireland believe they have made their largest-ever seizure of cocaine.

The haul of drugs, suspected to be cocaine with an estimated street value of £10m (€11.6m) was seized by police on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of south Co Armagh on Monday.

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