As part of a planned operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Cork area Gardai from the Kanturk District Drugs Unit stopped a car at Rathcoole, Mallow at approximately 11.50am yesterday (24/9/13).
Mephedrone with an estimated street value of up to €42,000 (pending analysis) was discovered.
Two males in their 50’s were arrested at the scene and were detained at Bandon Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Both were released without charge late last night and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Investigations are ongoing.