Man arrested following drugs seizure in Co Cork

About €90,000 of cannabis and €10,000 of cocaine discovered in searches

The suspect was detained at Midleton Garda station. Photograph: Frank Miller

Gardaí­ have arrested a man in his 20s and seized €100,000 in suspected cannabis herb and cocaine following a search in the Midleton area of Co Cork on Thursday

A warrant was issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act and a search was carried out at a premises at about 7pm.

The search led to the discovery of cannabis herb estimated to be worth €90,000 along with cocaine valued at €10,000 and €2,750 in cash. Several phones and other drug paraphernalia were also seized.

The drugs seized will now be sent for further analysis.

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The man was taken to Midleton Garda station where he was detained. Investigations are ongoing.