As part of on-going intelligence-led operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Tuam area, An Garda Síochána have seized cannabis and arrested a male.
Gardaí from Tuam Garda station accompanied by the District Drug Unit carried out a search of a house at Kilconly, Tuam on Thursday 5th June 2014.
A total of 22 cannabis plants and a quantity of harvested cannabis herb with a total estimated street value of €28,000 (pending analysis) was discovered during the search. A 21 year old man was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at Tuam Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 as amended.
These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.
