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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí report significant drug seizure in South Mayo town

The MRL Drugs Unit reported the seizure of the drugs alongside a sum of cash on Tuesday

Gardaí report significant drug seizure in South Mayo town

The suspected drugs seized in Shrule on Tuesday. Pic: An Garda Síochána Mayo

An Garda Síochána Mayo has revealed a significant quantity of drugs were seized on Tuesday, April 1.

On Tuesday, the MRL Drugs Unit conducted an operation targeting the sale of drugs in Shrule.

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Following the issue of a warrant, a search of a premises in the town revealed a significant amount of cannabis, amphetamine (speed), and ‘magic mushrooms’ (psilocybin). The drugs were seized along with a quantity of cash.

The suspected drugs will be analysed. Upon the expected confirmation of the presence of said harmful substances, a file will be submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking charges for drug dealing offences.

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