Gardaí seize €3,000 of suspected cannabis

Westmeath Gardaí uncovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis following a search operation towards the end of last week.

The Garda Press Office confirmed the haul,saying: “As part of an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in Westmeath, Gardaí have seized approximately €3,000 of suspected cannabis and drug paraphernalia during a search operation conducted in Mullingar, Westmeath last Friday, April 25, 2025.

The operation was conducted by members attached to the Meath / Westmeath Divisional Drugs Unit, the Eastern Region Armed Support Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. The drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for examination.

A man aged in his 30s was arrested in connection with this seizure. He has since been charged and is due to appear before a sitting of Mullingar District Court at a later date.

Gardaí also seized a small quantity of suspected cannabis and drug paraphernalia as part of a search operation that took place at a residence in Mullingar, Westmeath on Saturday, April 26, 2025.”