Woman arrested as part of major drug finds in Limerick city due to appear in court

GARDAÍ have charged a woman in her 50s in relation to a major €220,000 drugs seizure in Limerick city.

The woman was arrested in connection with the search operation in Limerick City on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1. 

This is the third update provided by gardaí, who had previously arrested the man in connection with the search operation which took place across Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1.

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The woman, who was arrested, is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District court this evening, Saturday, August 3 at approximately 5pm.

A man in his late teens who was arrested as part of the same investigation remains in Garda custody.

Cocaine and cannabis with an estimated value of €200,000 and €250,000 in cash were seized after gardai executed a search warrant on a number of homes on Wednesday.

In a follow-up search the following day, suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €100,000, and €250,000 cash were seized.

The searches were assisted by the Garda armed support unit and the Garda dog unit.

The drugs seized will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.