Man Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In South Wicklow

Gardaí in Wicklow have seized over €123,000 of cocaine and cannabis following searches at properties in Arklow and Aughrim this morning.

Gardaí made the discovery following searches at a home in Arklow and two properties in Aughrim at around 7am this morning.

They also seized more than €2,000 in cash, four luxury brand watches, and electronic devices during the operation.

A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene, and is being questioned at a Garda station in the eastern region.

The drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.