Gardaí seize €48,000 in cash and over €9,000 worth of drugs in Co Mayo

One man was arrested following searches at a number of properties in Catlebar
Gardaí seize €48,000 in cash and over €9,000 worth of drugs in Co Mayo

Muireann Duffy

Gardaí have seized a large sum of cash and a quantity of drugs following a search operation in Co Mayo, resulting in the arrest of one man.

As part of Operation Tara officers from the Mayo Divisional Drugs Task Force searched a number of properties in Castlebar on Monday.

During the course of the searches €48,000 in cash was discovered in addition to quantities of cocaine and cannabis.

Gardaí said the drugs had an estimated value in excess of €9,000.

Drug-related paraphernalia, electronic devices and weapons, including imitation firearms, were also seized.

The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested following the searches and is currently being detained for questioning at Castlebar Garda station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

The drugs have been sent for further analysis and gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

More in this section

Retired Clare judge (80s) 'none the worse off' from Ennis street assault, court hears Retired Clare judge (80s) 'none the worse off' from Ennis street assault, court hears
Bank of Ireland branches due to close Bank worker who stole €200k and tried to set branch on fire should have been jailed, DPP argues
Girls in single sex schools want more options to study STEM subjects, report shows Girls in single sex schools want more options to study STEM subjects, report shows

Sponsored Content

Every stone tells a story Every stone tells a story
Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise
Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more