Man charged following significant drugs seizure in Limerick

A MAN who was arrested following a significant drugs seizure in Limerick earlier this week, has been charged and brought  before he courts, gardai have confirmed.

As part of an intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime, a joint operation was carried out on Wednesday by personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit and the Revenue Customs Service.

During the course of the operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 10 kilograms of suspected cannabis herb, with an estimated value of €200,000.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested and detained at Henry Street garda station in the city following the seizure.

A garda spokesperson has confirmed the suspect has since been charged.

"The man arrested in relation to this incident has since been charged and has appeared before the courts. As this incident is now before the courts An Garda Síochána cannot provide further comment," they said.

A Revenue spokesperson said Wednesday's operation was part of ongoing joint investigation targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.