40,000 ecstasy tablets seized in Kildare

A man arrested over the seizure of 40,000 ecstasy tablets in Co Kildare has been released.

A man arrested over the seizure of 40,000 ecstasy tablets in Co Kildare has been released.

The man (21) was arrested in Castledermot on Wednesday after a search in Kilcullen uncovered the drugs.

He was taken to Newbridge Garda station for questioning but was released last night. A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

According to a Garda spokesman, the drugs had a total value of €400,000.

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