Clare gardaí issue urgent warning following cannabis seizure at Shannon Airport

An Garda Síochána Clare have issued an urgent warning to the public following news of a 30kg cannabis seizure at Shannon Airport recently. 

On Wednesday, November 12, Gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 20s, following the discovery. This was a joint operation with Revenue Customs Officers who seized approximately 30kg of cannabis, with an estimated value of €600,000. 

The man was arrested by Gardaí and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the county before being charged and brought before the courts. The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

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Investigations are still ongoing.

In a statement relating to this, Sergeant Edel Burke of Kilrush Garda Station noted that recreational drugs are typically taken with the aim to “provide pleasure, or improve life in some way.” However, this can lead to serious consequences, such as addiction, crime and health and social problems. 

“Most (drugs) are illegal, so their use comes with all the consequences of breaking the law. The illegal drug trade is intrinsically linked with serious crime. Lives are destroyed and whole families affected,” said Sergeant Burke. 

If you, or someone you know, has a drug problem or addiction, there are lots of ways to obtain help within the county, according to Gardaí, who believe the first step is talking to the people that care about you. 

“There are several organisations that help people wanting to stop taking drugs. Where threats and intimidation are used, or advice is sought, An Garda Síochána are here to help too,” Sergeant Burke concluded.