11 persons have been charged, 2 of who are female. The age range is predominately in their twenties.
In the past 48 hours 15 people have been arrested by Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit following a lengthy drugs Operation called ‘Operation Reuben’.
11 persons have been charged, 2 of who are female. The age range is predominately in their twenties.
10 of those charged are appearing before Cork District Court today (Wednesday 27th May 2009) and at least one is expected to appear tomorrow (Thursday).
In total over 50 charges have been preferred in the relation to the supply of controlled drugs which include heroin, cocaine, cannabis & Ecstasy.
The Operation which lasted over 6 months was carried out by Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit in conjunction with the Garda National Drugs Unit.
The Operation culminated in the last number of days with searches and arrests across Cork City.
In the course of these searches further quantities of controlled drugs were seized.
This test purchasing operation has had a major impact on the sale and supply of controlled drugs across Cork City and County and has seriously disrupted the activities of those involved in drug dealing activity.
Operation Reuben was predominately conducted over a number of week-ends in the latter half of 2008 and early 2009. The number of members involved varied but would usually involved approximately 10 members over a week-end.
In the course of the operation cocaine, cannabis resin and cannabis plants with an approximate value of €6,000 were seized.
Garda Press Office
14.55hrs 27.5.09
