Two men arrested as €775k worth of cocaine and cannabis seized in Waterford

The drugs were seized during searches in Tramore and Waterford City on Wednesday

Drugs and cash seized during Wednesday's searches. Pictures: Garda Info

Two men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €775,000 worth of cocaine in cannabis in Waterford. 

As part of Operation Tara, gardaí carried out two searches of domestic residences in Tramore and in Waterford City on Wednesday, August 20.

During the search of the property in Tramore, officers from the County and City Crime and Drugs Units seized approximately 780g of suspected cocaine valued at €54,600, and 1kg of cannabis valued at €20,000.

Gardaí then carried out a follow-up search at a property in Waterford City, where they seized approximately 10kg of suspected cocaine valued at €700,000 and cash.

Two men, aged in their 20s and 50s, were arrested in connection with the seizures. They are detained at Garda Stations in the Waterford–Kilkenny Division under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996.

The drugs seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.