Significant seizures of drugs in public spaces in Kilkenny
€14,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine has been seized
Gardaí in Kilkenny have seized approximately €14,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine at various locations in Kilkenny City over the past three days.
Members of the Kilkenny Drugs Unit have been conducting a targeted operation aimed at addressing drug use and drug dealing in public recreational spaces in the city centre.
Local residents contacted gardaí reporting suspicious activity and concerns have been raised over the use of e-scooters in drug dealing in the city.
On Monday evening €5,500 worth of cannabis was seized in the Newpark Fen area following reports of a male on an e-scooter dealing drugs in the area.
A follow up search took place in a house and a further €2,000 in cannabis and €6,000 in cash was seized.
A male was arrested and a file on the matter is being prepared for the DPP.
Meanwhile on Sunday approximately €3,600 worth of cannabis and €500 worth of cocaine was seized in the Newpark Fen area and two people have been charged in relation to the seizure.
Gardaí also seized €1950 worth of cocaine and a small quantity of tablets in the vicinity of the Kilkenny Skatepark.
“We will continue to adopt a zero tolerance approach to drug-related activity and use in these areas,” said a garda spokesperson who is urging members of the public with information or who see any suspicious activity to contact gardaí.
“We are asking for the support of the local community in continuing to apprehend those responsible for drug dealing in our city. We are asking people who are out walking and using these space and who observe suspicious activity or drug-related activity to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 7775000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”