Ireland for such a small Island Country is sinking in Drugs, every Village, Town, and County.

Gardaí have seized €21,500 in suspected controlled drugs and cash in Tipperary.

At around 3.30pm yesterday, gardaí from the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit conducted a search at a residence in Holycross, Thurles.

During the search, suspected cannabis, MDMA, amphetamine and cocaine were seized. The drugs have an estimated value of €16,100.

Cash to the value of €5,400 was also seized.

A woman, aged in her 30s, was arrested at the scene and taken to Templemore Garda Station where she was detained.

She has since been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the DPP.

Investigations are ongoing.