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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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William Dunne

Man and woman arrested after drone and drugs seized near Castlerea Prison, Co Roscommon

A man and woman were arrested on Thursday morning after gardai recovered drugs, phones and a drone near an Irish prison.

Officers recovered over 400 tablets, cannabis and multiple phones after searching a car close to Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon.

Gardai also found a drone, which was being set up, at the scene at Harristown, Castlerea.

A man, 46, and the woman, 45, were arrested at the scene.

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The Governor at Castlerea Prison said: "The Prison works closely with An Garda Siochana and we welcome their intervention and continued support in assisting the prevention of contraband entering our facility."

A garda spokesman said: "A male and female were arrested at the scene in connection with this investigation are  currently detained at Castlerea Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984."

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