Issue Date: 01/10/2022
Gardaí in Limerick have seized approximately €71,000 worth of suspected drugs and arrested two men following a search operation today, Saturday 1st October 2022.
This morning, Gardaí attached to Henry Street conducted a search operation at a number of residences in Limerick. Assistance was provided by the Regional Armed Support Unit the Divisional Drugs Unit and the Community Engagement Unit.
During the search of one such residence, cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €30,000 was seized as well as €1,250 in cash. One male, aged in his 30s, was arrested and taken to Henry Street Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí also seized cannabis herb valued at approximately €40,000 and cocaine valued at approximately €1,000 during the search of a separate
esidence. One male, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and taken to Henry Street Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
All drugs will be sent for analysis. Investigations are ongoing.
Note: There are no images available of the drugs seized.
