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Drugs seized following local search

Jan 26, 2026 08:09
By Shannonside News
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Drugs seized following local search

The substances seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Gardaí investigating the sale and supply of illegal drugs in the towns of Ballyhaunis, Castlerea and Ballaghadereen have seized a quantity of suspected drugs following a search operation.

As part of ongoing enquiries, Gardaí attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by colleagues from Ballyhaunis Garda Station, executed a search warrant at a rural property on January 16th.

During the course of the search, Gardaí recovered quantities of suspected cannabis and cocaine with an estimated value of €13,000.

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The substances seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

A man has since been arrested and a file is being prepared for the DPP.

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