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14 Apr 2026

Man and woman arrested after Gardaí find nearly €600,000 of illegal drugs in the Midlands

The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis

Man and woman arrested after Gardaí find nearly €600,000 of illegal drugs in the Midlands

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí in the Midlands have seized suspected illegal cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy with an estimated total value of €545,400.

During the course of a search under warrant on Tuesday, Gardaí from Community Engagement Tullamore, Offaly Drugs Unit and members from Tullamore Detective Unit seized 7.5kg of cocaine (with a value of approximately €525,000); 1kg of cannabis (€20,000) and ecstasy (€400).

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Two individuals (a male and a female, both aged in their 40’s) were arrested in connection with the investigation, and are currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at a Garda station in the Co. Offaly area.

The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.

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