Woman held after airport cocaine find

A woman is being held for questioning today after being arrested at Dublin Airport in connection with the discovery of cocaine…

A woman is being held for questioning today after being arrested at Dublin Airport in connection with the discovery of cocaine with an estimated value of over €100,000 in her baggage.

Customs said  pellets filled with cocaine were seen stuffed in four shampoo bottles during an X-ray of her baggage yesterday.

The total amount was 1.5kg, with an estimated street value of €105,000.

The woman, a 30-year-old Belgian who has been living in Ireland for a number of years, is being questioned at Santry Garda station.