Three arrested after cannabis worth €645k seized in searches across two counties

The drugs – described as cannabis and cannabis ‘products’ – were found in search operations in West Cork, Cork City and Dublin City during multiple dates in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Gardai from Bantry Garda Station, Cork West Divisional Drugs Unit, and Store Street Garda Station were assisted by staff from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the Department of Health, as a number of business and residential premises were searched in the raids.

During the raids, gardai seized cannabis and cannabis related products worth a total of €645,000.

A woman (50s) and two men (30s) were arrested as part of this investigation.

They were detained at Garda Stations in West Cork and Cork City and all three have been subsequently charged.

All three are scheduled to appear before Bantry District Court this morning, Thursday, 23rd February 2023.

All drugs are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

A garda spokesman said the drugs seized will now be subjected to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).