Large quantity of fireworks and cannabis seized in Mayo operation

Gardaí in Mayo have seized a large quantity of cannabis and assorted fireworks.

As part of an intelligence led operation jointly conducted by the MRL Divisional Drugs Unit and Mayo North CE under Operation Tombola, the seizure was made of Cannabis herb valued at €2,000 and a large number of Assorted Fireworks valued at €4,600.

The seizure is subject to further analysis. Under Irish law, it is illegal to import, sell or use any other fireworks without a licence.

Operation Tombola is the nationwide policing plan focused on the prevention and detection of the sale of fireworks and associated public order and anti-social behaviour issues during the Halloween period.