Drug seizure in Kells

Gardai seized €8,000 worth of cannabis herb and €10,000 worth of synthetic cannaboid at a residence in Kells yesterday (Monday).

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí searched the residence under warrant where they found the cannabis herb and approximately 3.5 liters of synthetic cannabinoid worth €10,000 was seized (analysis pending) along with €3500 in cash.

A woman in her 50s was arrested at the scene and was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Meath.

She has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The drugs seized will undergo further analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.

Investigations are ongoing.