Man remains in custody following massive drug raid in Kilkenny

A man remains in Garda custody following a substantial drugs haul in Kilkenny City on Thursday evening.

Gardaí made the discovery of a large amount of cannabis herb and cocaine, with a street value believed to be around €300,000 in total. The drugs were found following a planned search of a house in the Newpark area of Kilkenny City.

Cannabis herb worth an estimated €100,000 was found in the premises, while cocaine with a street value of around €200,000 was also discovered.

Gardaí arrested one man in his 50s in connection with the discovery, and he remains in custody at Kilkenny Garda Station.