A man has been arrested after a number of searches in Co Laois on Wednesday.
The searches were carried out as part of Operation Tara, and gardaí seized drugs to the combined value of €20,100, a firearm and ammunition.
Laois Drug and Detective Units, assisted by the Garda Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit, carried out the search operation, targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the county.
During the search of one property, Gardaí discovered a sawn off shotgun, along with ammunition. The items seized will now undergo further analysis with Forensic Science Ireland.
In two separate searches, cannabis herb valued at €2,180 and cocaine estimated to be worth €17,920 was seized by gardaí.
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested and charged in connection with the cannabis seizure.
He is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date.
The ISPCA also assisted Gardaí during this operation, and a number of dogs and horses were seized owing to welfare concerns.
Investigations are ongoing.
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