Man arrested after €199k Wicklow drug seizure

Approximately €195,000 of suspected cocaine and approximately €4,400 of suspected cannabis was seized by Gardaí. Picture: An Garda Síochána

A man has been arrested in relation to a €199,400 drug seizure in Co Wicklow on Sunday.

Gardaí investigating the sale and supply of drugs in the Dun Laoghaire, Shankill and Bray areas conducted a search at a house in Bray.

The search at Old Connaught Avenue was carried out as part of Operation Tara at around 4.40pm.

During the search, Gardaí seized around €195,000 of suspected cocaine and €4,400 of suspected cannabis.

The drugs will be brought to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and taken to Shankill Garda Station where he has been charged in relation to the seizure.

He is expected to appear before Bray District Court this afternoon.

Investigations are ongoing.