Multiple seizures and arrests made during day of action in Offaly town
The co-ordinated day of action took place in Edenderry on Friday, June 5
The seizure of drugs, cars and cash as well as multiple arrests were carried out during a day of action in Edenderry on Friday, June 5.
The co-ordinated day of action was led by Offaly Community Engagement in collaboration with the Edenderry Detective Unit and the Offaly Drugs Unit.
During the course of the operation, five premises were searched under Misuse of Drugs legislation.
An Garda Síochána Laois/Offaly elaborated on the details of the searches in a social media post. The statement read: “As a result, three incidents involving the sale and supply of cannabis and cocaine were detected. Drugs with an estimated value of €1,000, along with cash and drug paraphernalia, were seized by Gardaí.”
They also revealed: “Multi-agency checkpoints were established throughout the Edenderry area on the day which resulted in the seizure of three vehicles under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act for having no insurance or tax. Multiple Fixed Charge Notice offences were also recorded for various road traffic offences.”
Laois/Offaly Gardaí concluded: “In addition, three individuals were arrested on bench warrants and brought before the courts. Another individual was arrested in connection with a burglary and will be detained for questioning.”
High-visibility beat and mobile patrols have also been conducted in Edenderry Town Centre as part of the operation, reinforcing the commitment of An Garda Síochána to community safety and crime prevention.