Issue Date: 21/08/2025
While on patrol last night on Wednesday 20th August 2025, Gardaí from Charleville Garda Station stopped a car at a service station in Charleville, Co. Cork at approximately 11pm.
During a search of the vehicle, Gardaí found three firearms and ammunition. Approximately €800 worth of suspected diamorphine was also seized from the occupants of the vehicle, both men in their 30s and 40s respectively.
They were arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in Co. Cork where they are currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of Offenses Against the State Act, 1939.
A number of follow up searches have been executed at domestic residences in Co. Cork today, Thursday 21st August 2025, resulting in the seizure of further ammunition.
All firearms seized will be subject to further ballistic testing and forensic analysis.
All drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
