Major drugs seizure in mid-west

On Tuesday, May 6, as part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Co. Limerick, Gardaí seized drugs worth over €500,000 and arrested three individuals.

Gardaí from the Limerick Divisional Drug Unit, in conjunction with other Limerick Regional Units, stopped a vehicle in the Galvone area. During the search, Gardaí discovered cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €30,000.

A follow-up search was conducted at a nearby premises. During this search, Gardaí recovered an estimated €350,000 worth of cannabis, €150,000 worth of cocaine, approximately €30,000 in cash, close to 200 rounds of firearms ammunition and other drug-related paraphernalia.

Three men—two in their 40s and one in his 30s—have been arrested in connection with these seizures. All three are currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996, at Garda stations in the Limerick Division.

All of the drugs seized will be sent to FSI for further analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.