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Operation Tara - Gardaí seize €643,000 of drugs in Annacotty, Co. Limerick, Wednesday 29th April 2026

Issue Date: 29/04/2026

Gardaí attached to the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit conducted a search at a residence in Annacotty, Co. Limerick this Wednesday 29th April 2026 as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region.

During the searches Gardaí recovered suspected cannabis to the estimated street value of €470,000, suspected cocaine to the estimated street value of €140,000 and prescription tablets valued at over €33,000. Gardaí also seized a quantity of cash and other drug paraphernalia.

A male in his 30s has been arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in Co. Limerick. He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

All drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.