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05 Dec 2025

Clare Gardaí seize large amount of cocaine and cash during Ennis search operation

A male in his 30s was arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in the county, however, he has since been released without charge

Clare Gardaí seize large amount of cocaine and cash during Ennis search operation

Image via An Garda Síochána Clare's Facebook page

Drugs, cash and a number of items have been seized following a search operation in Ennis

On Monday, August 25, Gardaí executed this search under warrant at a domestic premises in the town. This was part of ongoing operations which target the sale and supply of drugs in Clare. 

As a result, cocaine to the estimated street value of €3,150 was seized along with a quantity of cash and a number of other items. 

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The drugs seized will now be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Following this, a male in his 30s was arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in the county. However, he has since been released without charge.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

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