Drugs raid in Tuam

Ecstasy tablets and crack cocaine seized as part of Operation Tara

GARDAÍ attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs unit based in Tuam conducted two search operations at separate residences in Tuam yesterday evening, Friday October 27, at approximately 5pm.

During the course of the searches ecstasy tablets, crack cocaine and cannabis herb with a street value of approximately €29,500 (subject to analysis) was seized. Drug paraphernalia was also seized.

All of the suspected drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

One man, aged 20 years, was arrested during the searches and was detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Galway. He has since been charged and is due to appear before a special sitting of Loughrea District Court later this afternoon (Saturday October 28).

Investigations ongoing.