Heroin worth almost €1.7m has been seized by gardaí. In a follow-up search of a house in Carlow Town, 12kg of suspected heroin was found alongside further cannabis and tablets. The heroin was valued at €1.68m. A woman aged in her 30s was arrested under drug trafficking legislation. A garda spokesperson said the suspected drugs have been submitted for forensic testing, and investigations are ongoing.

Source: Irish Examiner February 09, 2026 15:21 UTC