As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí carried out a search under warrant of a domestic residence in Hackballscross, Co. Louth on Sunday, 5th April 2026.
During the search Gardaí from the Dundalk Crime and Drugs Units seized approximately €3,500 worth of suspected cocaine and €4,800 worth of suspected cannabis herb, €80,000 in cash and three 1kg solid silver bars valued at approximately €7,500.
A man (30s) who was arrested at the scene has since been charged and is due to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court at 1pm this afternoon, Monday 6th April 2026.
The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
