Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 222: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda believe that other drug shipments have been, or were attempted to be, smuggled into Weston Airport in the same manner that appears to have been planned in the case of the people arrested two weeks ago in relation to an Irish owned plane that had been flown from Weston; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31606/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that arising from the seizure of drugs in Belgium on the 26th September 2006 which are believed to have been destined for Weston Aerodrome, they are carrying out an investigation into this incident, part of which will include establishing whether or not this particular route has been used previously and if there is any link with other drug seizures within the State. There is no evidence, at present, to suggest that other illegal drug shipments entered the State through Weston Aerodrome.