Man arrested and €220,000 worth of drugs seized at house in Cork City

15th July 2022

A MAN HAS been arrested and approximately €220,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis has been seized following a search operation in Cork City yesterday.

The search was carried out last night at approximately 8.30pm at a house in Cork city.

Cocaine with an estimated value of €210,000 was seized, alongside €10,000 worth of cannabis.

These drugs are set to be sent for further analysis by Gardaí.

Gardaí also seized an imitation firearm and €3,100 in cash at the house.

A man, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and was taken to Bridewell Garda Station. He is currently being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Investigations remain ongoing.