As part of an ongoing operation into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Cork area gardaí have seized drugs and arrested a male.
Gardai from Midleton carried out a planned search of a house at Ballycotton, Midleton yesterday at approximately 3.30pm. During the search cannabis herb (pending analysis) was seized with an estimates street value of up to €60,000. A male in his 40’s was arrested and is currently detained at Midleton Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.
