Cannabis, cocaine and heroin were all recovered in the raids.
Nine people have been arrested in Longford on Wednesday following drugs raids carried out by Gardaí, the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the Armed Support Unit.
The services carried out a number of searches in the Longford area as part of an operation targeting the supply of controlled drugs.
In the raids, Gardaí seized cannabis, cocaine and heroin (subject to analysis), while three cars were also seized as part of the search operation.
The initial phase of the operation resulted in the arrest of seven male and two female suspects. Those arrested vary in age from 18 to 55.
The nine people are currently detained at Garda Stations in Roscommon and Longford pursuant to Sec 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Speaking following the arrests, Superintendent James Delaney of Longford Garda Station said: “This morning’s operation, involving over 50 Gardaí, focused on the disruption of criminal gangs and their activities in the distribution of controlled drugs in the greater Longford area. The operation has caused significant disruption to those who are engaged in this type of activity.
“This type of operation is dependent on highly specialised Gardaí attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau supported by local Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit. It is strong evidence of the continued commitment of An Garda Síochána to enhancing the quality of life in our communities by removing and disrupting this kind of activity from our streets and towns.”
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