OMEN
09-20-2007, 08:21 AM
DUBLIN (AFP) - An Irish trawler scooped up an unusual catch of cannabis worth up to 1.4 million euros (1.9 million dollars) in the Atlantic, customs officials said Tuesday.
The discovery of eight bales made up of 200 kilograms (441 pounds) of drugs was made on Monday about 50 miles (80 kilometres) west of Slyne Head, County Galway, western Ireland.
An investigation is under way involving the Irish navy, police and customs.
AFP
The discovery of eight bales made up of 200 kilograms (441 pounds) of drugs was made on Monday about 50 miles (80 kilometres) west of Slyne Head, County Galway, western Ireland.
An investigation is under way involving the Irish navy, police and customs.
AFP