Published: Sun 10 Oct 2021, 10:41 AM

Last updated: Sun 10 Oct 2021, 10:46 AM

Some of the drugs seized in Ballinamore.

One man charged in relation to €55K drug seizure

Update

Published: Sun 10 Oct 2021, 10:41 AM

Last updated: Sun 10 Oct 2021, 10:46 AM

Gardaí have charged one man (20s) in relation to the seizure of cannabis herb and cocaine with an estimated street value of €55,000 (subject to analysis) at a residence in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, on yesterday morning (Saturday), October 9.

One man, aged in his 20s, was released without charge last night and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in relation to that individual.

The second man, aged in his 20s, has been charged in relation to the seizure and is due to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Tuesday morning, October 26.

The drugs seized will be sent for further analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.

Published: Sun 10 Oct 2021, 10:41 AM

Last updated: Sun 10 Oct 2021, 10:46 AM

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