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In Pictures: Two arrests made plus cash, drugs and fireworks seized following Laois Gardai raid

Cash, drugs and fireworks were seized following a raid in Laois yesterday.

The seizure happened following the search of a premises in Mountmellick.

A number of Garda units entered the premises and recovered €16,000 worth of cocaine plus €5,000 of cannabis.

€11,500 in cash was also recovered while €4,500 worth of fireworks was also recovered.

Two people were also arrested and charged following the raid.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Mountmellick Gardai accompanied by Portlaoise Community Policing Unit and Portlaoise Detective Unit carried out a search at a premises in Mountmellick.

“The following was seized: €11,500 cash, €16,000 worth of cocaine, €5,000 worth of cannabis and €4,500 of fireworks.

“Two people were arrested and charged to Portlaoise District Court.”

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