Yesterday, Gardaí seized drugs with an estimated value of over €3,600 in Roscrea, North County Tipperary.
Same searches were made as part of ‘Operation Nest’, initiated in response to a heightened level of community engagement, latter corresponding with Roscrea Gardaí’s proactive approach to Covid-19 and their liaison with the public.
During the first search Gardaí seized €2,500 of cannabis herb, a weighing scales and a small amount of cash. No arrests has been made in relation to this particular incident, however Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.
During the second search, Gardaí seized €1,000 of cocaine, €100 of suspected cannabis herb and a weighing scales.
A juvenile, aged in his mid-teens, was arrested at the scene and is due to appear in court this morning.
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