Ireland Case No. 22499Drugs offence (possession of suspected cannabis and amphetamine); possession of cigarettes · Co. Galway · 6 Feb 2023
Cigarettes, drugs and cash seized in Galway City during Operation Tara
Gardaí searched a car in Knocknacarra, Galway City, on 6 February 2023 as part of Operation Tara, recovering cash and cannabis. A follow-up search at a residence in Salthill yielded cigarettes worth €70,000, €3,100 in cash, and a small quantity of suspected amphetamine. No arrests were made.
- Reported6 Feb
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatCash and cannabis were recovered from the car. (garda.ie)
- whatCigarettes worth €70,000 were recovered at the Salthill residence. (garda.ie)
- whatA small quantity of suspected amphetamine was recovered at the Salthill residence. (garda.ie)
- whereThe Galway Divisional Drugs Unit searched a car in the Knocknacarra area of Galway City. (garda.ie)
- whereA follow-up search was conducted at a residence in the Salthill area. (garda.ie)
- whenThe car search took place on Monday 6 February 2023. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out as part of Operation Tara and ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of illegal drugs in the Galway area. (garda.ie)
- investigationNo arrests were made in this phase of the investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are following a definite line of inquiry. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe drugs seized are subject to analysis. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Feb2023Operation Tara – Cigarettes Drugs and Cash Seizure - Galway City 6th February 2023
Initial report of the seizure; no arrests made at this stage, investigation ongoing.