Man charged over seizure of suspected cocaine at rural Mayo location

Gardaí in Mayo seized €18,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cash at a location between Castlebar and Newport.

Members of the county's Divisional Drugs Unit found €17,500 worth of suspected cocaine and approximately €500 in cash yesterday evening at the rural spot.

A man in his late 20s was arrested at the scene and was detained at Castlebar Garda Station before being charged.

An imminent court appearance is being scheduled for the suspect.