Gardai have released an image of a deadly hand-grenade that was seized following a drugs raid in Co Meath on Wednesday.
During the search at a property in Ashbourne, Co Meath cannabis worth €2million and cocaine with an estimated value of €420,000 was seized alongside two hand grenades.
The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) were called to the scene and made the devices safe.
A man, aged in his 70s, was arrested and is currently detained at Ashbourne Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 – Drug Trafficking Act 1996.
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In a statement gardai said: "Following analysis of all of the drugs recovered investigating Gardaí have now confirmed that Cannabis herb with an estimated value of €1.98 million was seized along with Cocaine with estimated value of €420,000 during the search operation.
"A man in his 70s arrested in connection with the investigation remains in custody at Ashbourne Garda Station.
"He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 and may be held for up to seven days.
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"The operation was led by Gardaí attached to Ballymun Garda Station supported by local Units from the Ashbourne District.
"Investigations are continuing and further updates will follow."
