Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
File photo. Twitter
Crime
Gardaí seize drugs and ammunition in searches in Sligo and Cork
A man is due in court this evening in connection with the Cork seizure.
GARDAÍ HAVE SEZIED cocaine, cannabis, ecstasy and ammunition in a number of searches over the past 24 hours.
In Sligo, a man aged in his late teens has been arrested after a search of waste ground in Cranmore led to the discovery of drugs valued at almost €200,000.
During the course of the search, gardaí say they discovered cocaine with a value of €177,800, cannabis worth €13,240 and ecstasy with a value of €5,070.
A quantity of ammunition was also found. The man is currently being detained at Sligo Garda Station.
In Cork, gardaí seized approximately €35,000 worth of cocaine following the search of a property in the Ballincollig area.
A man was arrested at the scene and his since been charged. He is due in court at 5 pm this evening.
have your say