Cannabis Intercepted In Tipperary Bound Mail.

Customs Officers discovered over 3.4kgs worth of herbal cannabis at the Portlaoise Mail Centre, Clonminam Industrial Estate, Portlaoise, Co Laois, yesterday, with an estimated street value of some €68,000.

We understand that the drugs seized were found concealed in parcels labelled as “Herbal Tea” and “Yoga Cushions” and the parcels were destined for addresses in Co. Tipperary and Dublin.

Follow up investigations are expected to lead to prosecutions.