10 people were arrested during a large scale garda operation in Hollyhill yesterday.
Members of the Armed Support Unit, Dog Unit and Stolen Vehicle Unit were involved in searches in the city yesterday morning at St. Anthony's Park.
During the course of the operation, an imitation firearm was seized along with €4,500 in cash, and quantities of cocaine, tablets and cannabis herb.
A number of Rolex watches, a range of power tools and a new caravan were also discovered during the searches.
10 people were arrested and appeared in court for a number of offences including public order offences, and theft and fraud.
In a statement to RedFM News, Gardaí said:
"Gardaí from across Cork City and County conducted a large-scale interdivisional operation this morning targeting those suspected of drug dealing and theft offences in the region.
Members attached to the Cork City and Cork County Detective Units, Drugs Units, Community Policing Units and Protective Services Units were joined by the Garda Armed Support, the Garda Dog Unit and Stolen Vehicle Unit for the planned activity.
During the course of today's operation, an imitation firearm was seized along with €4,500 in cash, approximately €4,000 in cocaine, over €7,200 in Alzaprolam tablets, a small quantity of cannabis herb, a number of Rolex watches, a range of power tools and a new caravan.
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
A total of 10 people (male and female) were arrested for a number of offences including public order offences and theft and fraud offences. All ten are now before the courts.
