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05 Sept 2025

Man arrested after gardaí seize firearms, cocaine and cash in rural area search

Man arrested after gardaí seize firearms, cocaine and cash in rural area search

PICTURE: An Garda Síochána

Gardaí have carried out a search operation of a residence in Castleisland, Co Kerry.

During the search, gardaí seized two firearms, ammunition, €35,000 worth of drugs and €2,365 in cash following a search operation in Castleisland on Sunday 7th January, 2024.

The drugs seized are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

A garda spokesperson has stated: "A man in his 40s was arrested as part of the investigation and is currently detained at a Garda Station in County Kerry pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996."

Investigations are also said to be ongoing.

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