Three men due in court in connection with drug seizure in Cork

The men were arrested following the seizure of up to €250,000 worth of cannabis

Three men aged 38, 51 and 55 were arrested after the discovery of a quarter of a million euro worth of cannabis in Fermoy.

Gardai from Portlaoise and Fermoy made the discovery when they searched a house on Rathealy Road on Saturday.

Last night all three were charged in connection with the seizure.

The men are being held at Fermoy, Cobh and Mallow Garda stations and will appear before a special sitting of Mallow District court at midday.

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