Gardaí make several discoveries after searches of residential premises
Searches of a residential premises and vehicles in the Ballybane area was carried out by Galway Community Policing Unit. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie
As part of an Operation Tombola, Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit in Galway Garda Station have seized in excess of €55,000 of tobacco and cigarettes as well as over €50,000 of counterfeit goods in Ballybane, Co. Galway on Thursday 23rd October 2025.
Searches of a residential premises and vehicles in the Ballybane area was carried out by Galway Community Policing Unit. During the course of these searches Gardaí seized in excess of €55,000 worth of tobacco and cigarettes. A large quantity of counterfeit goods were seized which included in excess of €50,000 of counterfeit electronic goods.
A large number of Fireworks and a large quantity of counterfeit designer clothing were also seized.
A man, aged in his 50s, was arrested in connection with this seizure. He has since been released from custody and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
