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Man arrested after gardai seize €50,000 worth of drugs in major search operation

Cocaine

A man has been arrested after gardai seized in excess of €50,000 worth of cannabis, cocaine and cannabis resin.

As part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in Limerick, Gardaí attached to the Limerick Divisional Drug Unit and members of the Armed Support Unit carried out a planned search of a residential property in the Kileely area of Limerick on Friday.

During searches, Gardaí seized quantities of cannabis, cocaine and cannabis resin and a sum of cash totalling €3,300 was also seized along with other drug preparation paraphernalia.

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A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Henry Street Garda Station.

He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

All of the drugs seized will be sent to FSI for analysis.

A garda spokesperson said: “Investigations are ongoing.”

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