The discovery was made on Saturday evening.
Gardaí investigating the sale and supply of controlled drugs in Cork have seized a firearm and €60,000 worth of MDMA.
As part of a planned operation, Gardaí from the Anglesea St Drug Unit stopped and searched a car at Fota in Cork at approximately 8.30pm on Saturday 6 October.
A firearm – subject to technical examination – and MDMA – pending analysis – with an estimated street value of up to €60,000 was discovered.
A male in his late 20s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of The Offences Against the State Act at the Bridewell Garda Station in Cork.
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