Gardaí from Portlaoise stopped and searched a car in the Portlaoise area this evening (Wednesday 16th December 2015) during the course of the search a quantity of cocaine and cannabis (subject to analysis) was seized with an estimated street value of €40,000.
Two men in their mid 20’s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained at Portlaoise Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
