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Former Premier League footballer 'is arrested in Ireland after he is found with £4,000 of cocaine following police chase'

A former Premier League star has been arrested in Ireland after being found with £4,000 worth of cocaine in his car, it has been reported.

The ex-footballer was allegedly involved in a car chase with police before he was stopped and detained in Dublin.

The Irish sportsman was arrested for drug possession and dangerous driving and has been released from Crumlin Garda Station, The Sun reported.

MailOnline has contacted the Garda Press Office.

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A former Premier League star has been arrested in Ireland after being found with u00a34,000 worth of cocaine in his car (file image)