Haulbowline-based naval service personnel test positive for illegal drugs

A dozen personnel tested postive during swoop by military police

It is understood military police conducted an operation at the naval service headquarters in Haulbowline last week. File Picture: Larry Cummins

About a dozen naval service personnel have tested positive for drugs following a sweep of their headquarters by military police.

The unannounced swoop happened last Monday. The Irish Examiner understands some personnel had tested positive for cannabis and others for more serious ‘Class A’ drugs, such as cocaine.