Man arrested over €540k cannabis seizures in Mallow and Limerick

Seized drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis

Cannabis herb seized during Friday's operation. Picture: Garda Info

A man has been arrested following the seizure of €540,000 worth of cannabis during searches in Cork and Limerick on Friday. 

On Friday afternoon, gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle in Mallow. Inside, an estimated €300,000 worth of cannabis herb was uncovered and seized. 

Then, during follow up searches carried out by the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, a further €240,000 worth of cannabis was found and seized at a location in Ballysheedy.

All of the drugs seized are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.

Gardaí also arrested a man, aged in his 30s, in connection with the seizures. 

He has since been charged and is due to appear before a special sitting of Cork City District Court at 5pm this evening, Saturday, February 24.