Drug seizure on northside
Two men have been arrested after €25,000 of suspected drugs were seized on the northside of Cork city last night.
At around 8.30pm on Monday, gardaí from Gurranabraher were on routine patrol when they stopped a car on Blarney Road. As the two men in the car got out so gardaí could carry out a search, one of the men discarded a package from his trousers and took off running.
Following a short foot chase the man was arrested. The package was recovered and contained suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €20,000.
As gardaí continued to search the car they found €2,200 of suspected cannabis herb, €2,000 of suspected cannabis vape cartridges and €1,200 of suspected cannabis jellies. Gardaí also seized a weighing scales and plastic bags.
The two men, both aged in their 20s, where arrested at the scene and brought to Gurranabraher Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
The suspected drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Community Engagement Superintendent, Declan O Sullivan said: "We would like to again warn the public about the dangers of edible cannabis products and the risk they pose, particularly were a child to eat them. The packaging is very similar to other confectionaries and can be easily mistaken.
"If a juvenile has consumed these products, medical attention should be sought immediately by calling 999 or 112.”