Issue date: 13th August 2021
Gardaí have arrested a man and seized €100,000 in suspected cannabis herb and cocaine following a search in the Midleton area of Cork yesterday, 12th August 2021.
A search was carried out a premises at approximately 7pm pursuant to a warrant issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
The search led to the discovery of cannabis herb estimated to be worth €90,000 along with cocaine valued at €10,000 and €2,750 in cash. A number of phones and other drug paraphernalia was also seized.
The drugs seized will now be sent for further analysis.
A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the search and he was taken to Middleton Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1996.
Investigations are ongoing.
