Issue Date: 21/08/2025
As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí in Waterford carried out two searches of domestic residences yesterday, Wednesday 20th August 2025.
During the search of a property in Tramore, Co. Waterford, Gardaí from the County and City Crime and Drugs Units seized approximately 780g of suspected cocaine valued at €54,600 along with 1kg of cannabis valued at €20,000.
Gardaí carried a follow-up search at a property in Waterford city where they seized approximately 10kg of suspected cocaine valued at €700,000 and cash.
Two men, aged in their 20s and 50s, were arrested and detained at Garda Stations in the Waterford–Kilkenny Division under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996.
The drugs seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
