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15 Jan 2026

LIVE: Man (20s) arrested in Tipperary after major garda drugs operation

Suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of over €10,000 was seized during the course of a search carried out by Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit

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CREDIT: Tipperary gardaí

Suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of over €10,000 was seized during the course of a search carried out by Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit and Limerick Dog Unit at a premises in Tipperary Town this week.

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Alprazolam tablets and a quantity of suspected cannabis, with a combined estimated street value of €940 was also seized along with €2,200 cash.

In addition, items associated with the sale and supply of controlled substances were also confiscated.

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A male in his 20s was arrested at the scene and questioned at Tipperary Town Garda Station where he was later charged.

He will appear in court in the coming weeks.

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The drugs will be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis and investigations will continue.

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