This seizure forms part of Operation Tara | PICTURE: AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA
GARDAÍ in Limerick have arrested a man in his 40’s and seized suspected cocaine and cash with a total value of over €72,000.
This comes as part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the mid-western region.
A vacuum packing machine and drugs paraphernalia were also seized.
Gardaí have confirmed that “investigations are ongoing”.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “As part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Mid-Western Region under Operation Tara, Gardaí in Limerick have arrested a man, and seized suspected cocaine and cash with a total value of over €72,000, on Wednesday 4th November 2026.
“During the course of the operation, Gardaí attached to the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, supported by Limerick Armed Support Unit, conducted a search under warrant of residences in the south of Limerick City.”
The spokesperson continued: “Suspected illegal cocaine with an approximate value of €43,000, along with €29,995 cash, were seized. The drugs seized are now subject to analysis.
“A vacuum packing machine and drugs paraphernalia were also seized.
“A man (aged in his 40’s) was arrested in connection with the investigation.”
The statement added: “He is currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at a Garda station in the Limerick area.
“Investigations ongoing.”
