Man arrested after another significant cocaine seizure in Mayo

Gardaí in Mayo have seized €85,500 worth of suspected cocaine in Ballinrobe - leading to the arrest of a man in his 30s.

Suspected cannabis with a value of €1,400 was also discovered in the operation yesterday.

During a follow-up search of an address in Ballinrobe, gardaí found a further €5,500 of suspected cocaine, €1,400 in suspected cannabis herb, a suspected cocaine press, moulds and a small quantity of cash.

The suspect was detained at Castlebar Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

A file is to be sent to the DPP.