At least €21m worth of cocaine seized in major security operation in Limerick

Revenue officials uncovered 300kgs worth of cocaine on the Maltese-registered vessel
At least €21m worth of cocaine seized in major security operation in Limerick

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Wed, 20 Dec, 2023 - 12:56
Steven Heaney and David Raleigh

At least €21m worth of drugs have been seized by customs officers as part of a major security operation in Co Limerick.

Revenue officials boarded the Maltese-registered, 20,000-tonne cargo bulk carrier after it docked in Foynes on Tuesday. 

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