Man arrested following €21.5k cannabis seizure in Youghal

The drugs and drug paraphernalia seized during last night's search. Picture: Garda Souther Region/ Facebook

One man has been arrested following the seizure of €21,500 worth of cannabis in Cork. 

At approximately 10.30pm last night, gardaí conducted a search, as part of Operation Tara, on a property on the Gold Links Road in Youghal. 

During the search, cannabis herb with a street value of €21,500, pending analysis, was seized along with drug paraphernalia. 

A male, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene. 

He is currently being detained under the Provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Midleton Garda station, where he can be held for up to 7 days.

A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.