As part of a joint operation, Gardaí and Revenue officers have seized cannabis, controlled drugs, (pending analysis) tobacco and cash to the value of approximately €252,000.
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit in Limerick and Revenue officers from the Southern Region carried out a search at a business premises off Davis Street, Co. Limerick yesterday, Tuesday 14th August 2018 at approximately 10am.
During the course of the operation, Gardaí and Revenue officers seized approximately €100,000 worth of cannabis and controlled drugs (pending analysis), 170,000 cigarettes and 60kg worth of tobacco with a retail value of €132,000, and approximately €20,000 in cash.
Gardaí arrested a man in 50s at the scene and he was brought to Henry Street Garda. He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Speaking at Roxboro Road Garda Station, Superintendent Fergal Patwell said 'This is another significant arrest in relation to our ongoing operations targeting organised criminal gangs in Co. Limerick. Drug seizures like we had in today's operation play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reduces their ability to carry out illegal activities. It also helps protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and associated criminality'.
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