Issue Date: 25/05/2021
Gardaí have arrested two man in relation to the seizure of over €25,000 of suspected drugs on the northside of Cork city on May 24, 2021.
At around 8.30pm Gardaí from Gurranabraher were on routine patrol when they stopped a car on Blarney Road. As the two men in the car got out so Gardaí could carry out a search, one of the men discarded a package from his trousers and took off running.
Following a short foot chase the man was arrested. The packed was recovered and contained suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €20,000.
As Gardaí continued to search the car the found €2,200 of suspected cannabis herb, €2,000 of suspected cannabis vape cartridges and €1,200 of suspected cannabis jellies. Gardaí also seized a weighing scales and plastic bags.
The two men, both aged in their 20s, where arrested at the scene and brought to Gurranabraher Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
The suspected drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Speaking today, Community Engagement Superintendent, Declan O Sullivan said "We would like to again warn the public about the dangers of edible cannabis products and the risk they pose, particularly were a child to eat them. The packaging is very similar to other confectionaries and can be easily mistaken.
"If a juvenile has consumed these products, medical attention should be sought immediately by calling 999 or 112.”
