Kilo of cocaine found strapped to man's waist

The man is to face drug importation charges

A 23-year-old man is under arrest after a kilo of suspected cocaine was found strapped to his waist at the airport.

The police said a search of the 23-year-old Brazilian was made at the airport on Friday night on his arrival from Barcelona.   

The drug has a street value of about €125,000

The man is due to be taken to court later on Sunday.

 

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