Man arrested after cocaine, cannabis and heroin worth over €71K seized in Drogheda

A man was present in the apartment and was arrested at the scene

A man has been arrested after Gardaí seized a huge haul of drugs worth over €71,000 in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Officers uncovered the drugs while searching an apartment on Fair Street in the town this afternoon Thursday, January 6.

Gardai obtained a search warrant under Operation Tara and ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Drogheda.

A quantity of cannabis herb, cocaine and heroin was seized. All drugs will now be sent for analysis.

A man was present in the apartment and was arrested at the scene. He was taken to Drogheda Garda station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

He remains in Garda custody.