€100,000 of Illegal Drugs Seized in Midleton

A man has been arrested after gardaí seized approximately €100,000 worth of illegal drugs.

At 7pm on Thursday evening gardaí searched a premises in Midleton. They discovered €90,000 worth of cannabis herb and €10,000 worth of cocaine. €2,750 in cash was also found.

Phones and drug paraphernalia were also seized.

A man in his 20s was arrested and taken to Midleton Garda station where he is currently detained.

"Gardaí have arrested a man and seized €100,000 in suspected cannabis herb and cocaine following a search in the Midleton area of Cork yesterday, 12th August 2021," a garda spokesperson said. "A search was carried out at a premises at approximately 7pm pursuant to a warrant issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The search led to the discovery of cannabis herb estimated to be worth €90,000 along with cocaine valued at €10,000 and €2,750 in cash. A number of phones and other drug paraphernalia were also seized."

"The drugs seized will now be sent for further analysis," the spokesperson continued. "A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the search and he was taken to Middleton Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1996. Investigations are ongoing."
 

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