A FORMER Premier League star has been arrested for drug possesion and dangerous driving after a police chase in Dublin.
The Irish footballer was found with €4,500 (£3,979) worth of cocaine in his car.
He had been driving in Crumlin when he was approached by police, reports The Irish Mirror.
A car chase ensued and the man was arrested.
He was detained in Crumlin Garda Station and was released this morning.
A Garda 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.
“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.”
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