10 arrests made in garda raid

A major search and seizure operation has been carried out by gardaí in Cork city targeting individuals suspected of drug dealing and theft offences.

Gardaí from across Cork city and county conducted the large-scale interdivisional operation on Monday morning with reports of up to 70 gardaí involved.

It is understood the operation took place on the northside of Cork city.

The operation resulted in the arrest of ten people (male and female) for a number of offences including public order offences, theft, and fraud. All ten are now before the courts.

During the course of the operation, an imitation firearm was seized along with €4,500 in cash, approximately €4,000 in cocaine, over €7,200 in Alzaprolam tablets, a small quantity of cannabis herb, a number of Rolex watches, a range of power tools, and a new caravan.

Members attached to the Cork City and Cork County Detective Units, drugs units, community policing units, and protective services units were joined by the Garda Armed Support, the Garda Dog Unit, and Stolen Vehicle Unit for the operation.

A garda statement confirmed that the drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.