Man (30's) Charged In Relation To A Drugs And Cash Seizure In Galway

Sunday, 27 August 2023 11:38

By Oisin Coyne

€47,000 worth of cocaine and almost €40,000 in cash, along with a number of cars and designer watches were seized.

A man has been charged in relation to a drugs and cash seizure in Galway.

€47,000 worth of cocaine and almost €40,000 in cash, along with a number of cars and designer watches, were seized during seven searches in the city and county on Friday.

Two men in their 30s were arrested - one was released without charge - the other has since been charged to appear before Galway District Court at 10.30 this morning.

The searches and arrests were made as part of Operation Tara, which targets drugs and organised crime in Galway.

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