Gardaí have seized cannabis worth an estimated €192,000 in Co Laois earlier today.
Following an intelligence-led joint operation between Gardaí and the Revenue Customs Service, a vehicle was searched in the Portlaoise area.
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During the search, the 9.6kg of cannabis was discovered and seized, with two people arrested at the scene.
The 27-year-old man and 28-year-old woman are currently being held at Portlaoise Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
