As part of an ongoing operation into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Kerry area gardaí have seized a firearm, drugs and made three arrests.
At approximately 1am this morning gardai from Tralee carried out a planned search of a house at Fenit, Tralee. Cannabis plants (pending analysis) with an estimated street value of up to €37,000 were seized along with a handgun, ammunition (subject to technical examination) and a bullet proof vest. A male in his 30’s and a female in her 20’s were arrested at the scene are currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at Tralee Garda Station.
In a follow up operation at approximately 3am this morning a house in Barrow West, Ardfert was searched and cannabis plants and cannabis leaf were discovered (pending analysis) with an estimated street value of up to €140,000. A 29 year old male was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Listowel Garda Station.
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.
