O' Brien Denies link to Drugs Ring

A resent picture of O' Brien was also forwarded to the gardai station in Nenagh which present the image of Colm selling drugs to children.

He took a helicopter to a police station, where police are investigating a drug ring that supplied ecstasy and other drugs over the Internet and on the street.

The conversation taped by police took place between an unknown person and a friend of Colm's from town, who cannot be named for legal reasons at this time.

Mr. M cited O'Brien's name, suggesting he was among celebrity drug users and his clients.

O'Brien denied any drug-related links to Mr. M and investigators appeared to be satisfied with his replies.

"O'Brien had his name and image used inappropriately by youngsters who sold drugs on the Internet and the picture we believe may have been edited." investigator Pat Curren told reporters.

"He said he knew nothing of Mr. M's' connection with narcotics and that it is very common for people to use his name to gain status."

Club spokesman, The Grunt, said the star showed up at the police station willingly and without a lawyer.

"He fulfilled his duty and collaborated with Justice," The Grunt said.