A Galway taxi driver has been arrested after cocaine worth around €300 was allegedly found in his taxi, Connemara Journal understands.
The arrest is understood to have taken place in Co Galway. Details remain limited, and Connemara Journal is seeking confirmation from An Garda Síochána.
A source told Connemara Journal that the man allegedly claimed the cocaine was for his grandmother. Gardaí have not commented on the claim.
What we know so far
- A man working as a taxi driver in Galway is understood to have been arrested.
- Suspected cocaine with an estimated value of around €300 was allegedly found in the vehicle.
- A source says the man allegedly claimed the drugs were for his grandmother.
- Gardaí have not yet issued a public statement.
It is not known whether the man has been charged with any offence. An arrest does not mean a person has committed a crime, and anyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Cocaine seizures across Ireland
The arrest comes amid a busy period for Garda drugs units. On Sunday, gardaí seized cocaine worth an estimated €1 million in Co Wexford, Nova reports, and in January a man was arrested after cocaine worth €95,000 was seized in Rahoon, Galway, according to the Irish Examiner.
Seizures like these form part of An Garda Síochána‘s Operation Tara, its national anti-drugs strategy targeting supply at every level, from importation to local street sales.
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Have information?
Anyone with information about the sale or supply of drugs can contact any Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
This is a breaking story. Connemara Journal will update it as more information becomes available.
Featured image: file photo of a Garda car. Garda police car Ireland by Dickelbers, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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