Man due in court after shotgun and nearly €300k worth of drugs seized in raid

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Large quantities of cannabis, cocaine and MDMA were uncovered, as well as a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition

A man is due before court after Gardaí seized €285,000 worth of various controlled drugs and a firearm during a search operation in Portlaoise.

During the course of the search operation, large quantities of suspected cannabis herb, cocaine and MDMA were seized, as well as a small quantity of suspected cannabis resin. The total value of drugs seized is €285,000. They are currently subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland .READ MORE: Woman who was raped with bottle tells attacker: 'I'm handing the shame back to you'

Gardaí have charged a man, who was arrested during a search operation in Portlaoise, Co. Laois on Sunday. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon, Tuesday 18 June, at 2pm. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that investigations into this arrest are ongoing.

 

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