LAST UPDATE | 31 Mar 2025

TEN PEOPLE HAVE been arrested after gardaí carried out a major search operation in Cork as part of an investigation into a group engaged in alleged drug dealing and theft offences. 

A large number of gardaí, backed up by specialist armed units, the dog unit, the stolen vehicle unit and the garda helicopter, raided an area in Hollyhill and Knocknaheeny, on the northside of the city. 

During the planned large-scale interdivisional operation, an imitation firearm was seized along with €4,500 in cash.

In addition to this, around €4,000 in cocaine, and over €7,200 in Alzaprolam tablets was seized, as well as a small quantity of cannabis herb, a number of Rolex watches, a range of power tools and a new caravan.

A total of 10 people, male and female, were arrested for a number of offences including public order offences and theft and fraud offences.

It is understood that a number of people, wanted on warrants, have been arrested.

All ten are now before the courts.

The search operation is part of a major move against an alleged organised crime group in the city engaged in drug dealing. 

It is understood that animals, including horses, were also seized and Revenue officers assisted gardaí.

A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.