Gardaí attached to the Waterford Crime Unit assisted by uniform members in Waterford, the Armed Support Unit, Cahir and the Southern Region Dog unit carried out a search operation on Tuesday 24th November, 2020 at St. Herblain Park, Waterford and seized a small quantity of cocaine.
In a follow up search on Wednesday morning 25th November, 2020 in a residence in Williamstown, Waterford City Gardaí seized €15,000 in cash, which was hidden in separate location within the residence. Cocaine and Alprazolam tablets (subject to analysis) were seized with an estimated street value of approximately €4,000. A double-barrelled shotgun was also seized.
One man (mid 20s) and one woman (mid 20s) were arrested at the scene and taken to Waterford Garda Station where they were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. Both persons have since been released and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
One man (35 years) and one woman (34 years) were arrested this morning, Friday 27th November, 2020 in relation to these seizures and are currently detained at Waterford Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
Investigations ongoing.
