Two Men Arrested After Suspected Drugs, Cash & Weapons Seizure In Ennistymon Area

Gardai have arrested two men and seized €40,000 of suspected cannabis in the Ennistymon area.

Around €20,000 in cash, along with a number weapons, were also seized in the operation.

Shortly after 10am on Friday morning, Gardai in Ennistymon executed a number of search warrants in the area.

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They were assisted by the Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit, the Divisional Drugs Unit, Customs Revenue Officers and Social Welfare Inspectors.

In that operation, €40,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb was seized along with the significant sum of cash.

Gardai also seized two suspected imitation firearms, slash hooks, knives, hatches and a baton.

Two men aged in their 20s and 50s were arrested and are currently being detained at Kilrush Garda Station under section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The suspected drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.