Premier League star arrested for drugs and dangerous driving after police chase in Dublin
AN ex-Premier League footballer is due to appear in court after allegedly being found with £3,979 (€4,500) worth of cocaine.
The former Irish International star, in his 30s, was arrested alongside another man in Dublin early on Friday morning following a police chase.
The men charged through several red lights as they failed to stop for Gardaí, before fleeing on foot, reported.
They were later detained in Crumlin garda Station, in the south of the city, but released this morning.
It is alleged cocaine was found in the glove box - gloves and a baton were also said to have been recovered.
Both men were quizzed on suspicion of possession of drugs.
The ex-Prem star is being investigated for dangerous driving offences.
Both will appear before Dublin district court at a later date.
A Gardaí spokesperson said: "Officers arrested two men (aged in their 30s) in the early hours of Friday morning in relation to incidents of dangerous driving in Dublin 12.
"A quantity of drugs was also recovered from the offending vehicle.
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"Both men were detained in Crumlin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and have been charged in relation to this.
"They have since been bailed and are due to appear before court at a later date."