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Steroids, growth hormones and erectile dysfunction pills worth €2 million seized in Donegal

Over 60,000 vials labelled as anabolic steroids were seized.

OVER 60,000 VIALS labelled as containing anabolic steroids were seized this morning at a number of locations in Donegal.

A joint operation between An Garda Síochana, Revenue and the Health Products Regulatory Authority saw a range of other illegal medicines seized, including human growth hormone and products indicated for erectile dysfunction.

The total value of illegal medicines is estimated to be more than €2 million.

Evidence of an illegal medicines manufacturing operation was also found.

In addition, a car was seized for breach of VRT regulations, along with a substantial amount of cash.

One person was arrested, and investigations are continuing.

The operation involved gardaí from Buncrana and Letterkenny, revenue enforcement officers from Letterkenny, Dundalk and Monaghan, and enforcement officers from the HPRA.

It was also supported by the Revenue’s detector dog.

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    Mute Dave Dson
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    Mar 1st 2014, 6:32 PM

    Also better known as 10 losers.

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    Mute Paddy Cole
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    Mar 1st 2014, 6:37 PM

    Martin’s failure to get a head from #gsocgate shows how ineffective he and his Party really are.

    As it stands, they’ll be losing seats at the locals on top of two by elections defeats in a row and a Presidential election no contest, I’d give him until the end of the year before little Mickey Mac tries to take him out.

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    Mar 1st 2014, 7:06 PM

    They’re all fuking losers

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    Mar 2nd 2014, 10:50 AM

    Well, it’s better than not fuking anbody.

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    Mar 1st 2014, 6:39 PM

    Sez who? Sorry but you’ve got this cockeyed ! An average Eurovision jury would do better than this pathetic ill judged, and biased effort. You need to get out more! Sorry to Shatter your illusions!

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    Mar 1st 2014, 7:00 PM

    Omg did someone fire that marker at the Taoiseach ?

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    Mar 1st 2014, 9:47 PM

    Peter Robinson, noticeable absence from this list!

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    Mar 1st 2014, 6:39 PM

    Sharter left no skid marks.

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    Mar 2nd 2014, 6:51 AM

    The people are the losers As always

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