Drugs seizure in Roscrea

Gardaí made a substantial drugs seizure in Roscrea last week.

Members of the Divisional Drugs Unit conducted a search on Monday last and seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €6,000. A number of other suspected illegal substances were seized. One male was arrested and has been charged to court.

Meanwhile, gardaí are continuing to investigate a car theft from a housing estate in Newtown over the Christmas period. The incident occurred early in the morning of December 27. It is understood that two suspects arrived in the area and tried to gain access to a number of cars. One vehicle was stolen; it was later recovered in Garrykennedy where it had been crashed. Gardaí are examining CCTV footage as part of their investigation into the incident.