Issue Date: 29/01/2021
Gardaí have seized more than €45,000 in suspected illegal drugs and cash in five separate searches conducted in Sligo town this week.
The separate searches took place as part of an ongoing investigation into organized crime in County Sligo.
Gardaí seized €4,000 worth of suspected cocaine having stopped and searched a driver at Avondale, Ballytivnan, Sligo shortly after 9pm on Monday January 25. During the stop Gardaí observed the male driver drop a number of packages. These were recovered and are believed to contain cocaine (pending analysis).
Later that evening at 10.30pm Gardaí seized €5,500 of Xanax and Alprozolan tablets and almost €1,500 worth of suspected cannabis herb at a house in the Cartron area of Sligo.
At approximately 3.30pm on Thursday January 28, 2021 Gardaí conducted a search of open ground in Cleveragh, Sligo and discovered a quantity of suspected cannabis herb, estimated to be worth €10,000.
Shortly after this search Gardaí carried out a search of open ground adjacent to Cranmore in Sligo and discovered approximately €21,000 worth of suspected cocaine. This was seized and is subject to forensic analysis.
In a further search on Thursday evening Gardaí seized €2,000 worth of suspected cocaine and €1,250 in cash at a premises on the Clarion Road in Sligo. This search was carried out at 10.30pm.
Speaking about the ongoing investigation into organized crime groups in Sligo, Chief Supt Aidan Glacken said, "An Garda Síochána continues to pursue organised crime groups who are believed to be involved in supplying illicit drugs within our communities, the motivation for which is financial gain. The searches which took place this week were conducted by members of our Divisional Drugs Unit, our detective branch and regular units and show that despite our significant commitment to tackling issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, An Garda Síochána remains focused on reducing harm, protecting communities from intimidation, and organised crime”.
Investigations into these seizures are ongoing. To date no arrests have been made.
