Another major drug seizure in Clara

Cocaine worth an estimated €12,000 has been seized in Clara.

According to Garda Siochana Laois Offaly Facebook page, Gardaí in Tullamore carried out a search in Clara over the last 24 hours where they seized approximately €12,000 of cocaine and assorted drugs paraphernalia.

One male was arrested and will be making a court appearance in due course, according to the social media post.

This is the second major drug seizure in Clara in recent weeks. On January 14, Gardai recovered over €20,000 of cocaine following a Garda operation in the town.