GARDAÍ HAVE CHARGED a man who was arrested on Thursday during an anti-drug operation in Cork city.

The man, aged in his 30s, is due to appear before Cork District Court this morning.

Gardaí searched a residence around 8.30pm on Thursday evening where they seized what they described as cocaine with an estimated value of €210,000 and cannabis worth €10,000.

They also seized an imitation firearm and €3,100 in cash.

The man was arrested at the scene, taken to Bridewell Garda Station, and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Investigations are ongoing.

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Gardaí charge man, 30s, after seizing drugs in Cork city

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