14 people to appear before Midlands Court tomorrow in connection to sale and supply of drugs

14 people will appear before a Midlands Court tomorrow in connection to the sale and supply of drugs.

As part of an ongoing operation by Gardaí from the Laois/Offaly Division into the sale and supply of controlled substances a total of 14 people will appear before Tullamore District Court at 10.30am tomorrow.

Over the last number of months Gardaí from Birr and Tullamore assisted by Gardaí from DOCB and the Laois/Offaly Divisional Drugs Unit have been involved in an operation whereby drugs namely cocaine, speed, MDMA and Cannabis were sold to undercover Gardaí.

During 15 follow up searches Gardaí seized further controlled substances, cash and items of evidential value. 14 people were charged with offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84 as amended.