Firearm seized in Cloyne

A suspected firearm and cannabis were seized in Cloyne this week.

During the search, gardaí seized a suspected rifle and scope along with €2,300 of suspected cannabis herb. Gardaí also seized a quantity of small plastic bags and a weighing scales.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Both the suspected firearm and the suspected drugs will now be sent for analysis.

“A man aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene and detained at Midleton Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.”

The man has since been released and a file will be prepared for the DPP.