Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

File photo Leah Farrell via RollingNews.ie

Man due in court following seizure of €70,000 worth of suspected cocaine

The suspected drugs were discovered during a search of a property in Galway on Friday.

A MAN HAS been charged following the seizure of €70,000 worth of suspected cocaine in Galway. 

Gardaí carried out a search under warrant at a premises on the Headford Road at around 10.30pm on Friday. 

During the course of the search, €70,000 worth of suspected cocaine, divided into separate deals, was seized. 

A variety of drug paraphernalia was also seized during the search operation. 

The drugs are being sent for analysis. 

A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 in Galway Garda Station. 

He has now been charged and is due to appear before Galway District Court on 29 March. 

Comments are closed as a person has been charged. 

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Hayley Halpin
Close
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds