Man, 20s, arrested following €52k cannabis seizure in Clare

The seizure was under Operation Tara, an 'enhanced' national anti-drugs strategy, launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris in July 

During the course of these searches, a quantity of suspected cannabis herb estimated to be worth €52,000 (subject to analysis) was located and seized. Picture: An Garda Síochana

A man in his late 20s has been arrested after gardaí uncovered €52,000 worth of suspected cannabis following three searches in Co Clare.

Gardaí attached to Kilrush Garda Station and the Clare Divisional Drugs Unit conducted the separate searches under Operation Tara in the Kilmihil area on Sunday afternoon.