Gardaí seize €70K worth of cocaine in Ballyjamesduff

One man arrested as part of Operation Tara

As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region, Gardaí from the Cavan Drugs Unit searched a house in Ballyjamesduff on Wednesday, October 15.

Cocaine with an estimated street value of €70,000 and quantities of cannabis herb and resin were seized.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested and detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

He was subsequently charged and is due to appear before Cavan District Court today, October 16.

The drugs will sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

The Drugs Unit was assisted by Gardaí from Cavan Community Engagement and the Dog Unit.

Investigations are ongoing.