Former Celtic and Ireland striker Anthony Stokes was arrested in Dublin after he was caught with €4,500 by Gardaí.
The 34-year-old was involved in a short police chase around the Crumlin area before abandoning his vehicle and fleeing on foot from Gardaí.
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He was soon caught with Gardaí discovering that he had €4,500 worth of cocaine in his car.
‘Gardaí arrested two men (aged in their 30s) in the early hours of Friday morning, January 6, 2023, in relation to incidents of dangerous driving in Dublin 12.” A spokesman from the Gardaí told MailOnline.
‘A quantity of drugs was also recovered from the offending vehicle.
‘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.’
Stokes was arrested alongside another man in his 30s.