Man arrested at Thurles Train Station in possession of suspected heroin worth €14k

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A man has been arrested at Thurles Train Station for possession of a large amount of suspected heroin.

Garda associated with Unit D Thurles encountered a man acting suspiciously while patrolling the station yesterday evening and conducted a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

He was discovered in possession of suspected diamorphine, also known as heroin, with a value of €14,000.

The man was then arrested and detained at Thurles Garda Station, and a file is now being prepared for the DPP.