Man and woman arrested after Gardaí find nearly €600,000 of illegal drugs in the Midlands
The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis
As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí in the Midlands have seized suspected illegal cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy with an estimated total value of €545,400.
During the course of a search under warrant on Tuesday, Gardaí from Community Engagement Tullamore, Offaly Drugs Unit and members from Tullamore Detective Unit seized 7.5kg of cocaine (with a value of approximately €525,000); 1kg of cannabis (€20,000) and ecstasy (€400).
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Two individuals (a male and a female, both aged in their 40’s) were arrested in connection with the investigation, and are currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at a Garda station in the Co. Offaly area.
The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.