Issue Date: 30th August 2024
Detective Gardaí based in Monaghan and Gardaí based in Galway conducted a major operation targeting an Organised Crime Gang (OCG) suspected of involvement in the importation and sale of controlled drugs in the North East and West of Ireland.
On Thursday, 29th August 2024, a total of six locations were searched in Monaghan and Galway. The searches involved Detective and Drug Unit personnel in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan and Galway Divisions.
Over €550,000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine was seized following the searches. Additionally, €65,000 in cash, 4 cars and a Rolex watch were seized by Gardaí.
Two men (40s and 50s) have been arrested as part of this investigation and are currently detained at a Garda Station in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
The drugs seized will now be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.
Investigations ongoing.
