UPDATE (9am, Wed 7th Oct): Gardaí have confirmed that the man aged in his thirties who was arrested in connection with this incident has now been charged and is due before Tullamore District Court this (Wednesday) morning. While the second man, aged in his forties, has been released without charge. A file’s being prepared for the DPP.
Earlier story
An investigation is continuing after a drone was intercepted close to Portlaoise Prison yesterday.
It was carrying a package of suspected cannabis, tablets and phones, before it was caught by Gardaí from Laois’ drugs and detective units in the afternoon.
Two men aged in their thirties and forties have been arrested and are being questioned at a Garda station in the eastern region.
Investigations are continuing.
