Gardaí have confirmed that 10 men were arrested in West Cork this morning as part of an operation in which saw gardaí swoop in both Leap and Tragumna to make the arrests in what is believed to have been a drugs smuggling operation.
A Garda spokesperson said that during the course of the Operation 10 males (ages ranging from mid 20s to mid 50s) were arrested.
'All 10 males continue to be detained at garda stations in County Cork under Organised Crime legislation.
'A number of vehicles were also detained and remain detained subject to ongoing technical examination.'
Gardaí in Leap as part of the operation.
It is understood a camper van and an articulated truck have been detained for a detailed technical examination, while a dramatic swoop of the campervan and its occupants took place in Leap village this morning by uniformed gardaí and non-uniformed gardaí.
Gardaí had attended Tragumna beach earlier in the morning where the articulated truck was located. It is understood that no drugs were found at either location.
'An Garda Síochána is making no further comment at this time.'
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