€60,000 of suspected drugs was seized in Cork city on Wednesday
Two men arrested in relation to the seizure are due before the District Court this morning
As part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the city, Gardaí executed a search warrant at a container near Centre Park Road at around 7.30pm.
During the course of the search Gardaí seized €55,000 of suspected cannabis herb, €5,000 of suspected cocaine and a small quantity of suspected diazepam tablets. Gardaí also seized a weighing scales and a quantity of zip lock bags.
Two men, both aged in their 30s, were arrested at the scene and were brought to Bridewell Garda Station where they were questioned and subsequently charged
They are both due to appear before Cork City District Court this morning at 10.30am.
All of the suspected drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
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