Issue Date: 06/06/2026
As part of Operation Tara and ongoing investigations targeting the sale and distribution of controlled drugs, Gardaí attached to the Cork North East Divisional Drugs Unit conducted a search of a residential property in the Cobh area of Cork on Saturday, 6th June 2026.
During the course of the search, Gardaí recovered cannabis with an estimated value of approximately €50,000, along with a small quantity of cocaine. Additionally, utensils associated with the mixing and preparation of drugs were also found at the premises.
A male in his 30s and a female in her 20s were arrested in connection with the investigation. Both individuals are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda Stations in the Southern Region.
The seized substances will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
