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Thurles Gardaí Seize Injured Horse Following Illegal Race

**Picture courtesy An Garda Síochána, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.**

Thurles Gardaí have seized a horse after it had collapsed, following a suspected illegal road race at Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The animal’s legs were very badly cut and required medical attention.

Gardaí are asking the public that anyone who observes any suspected illegal road racing or an animal in distress to contact their local Garda station immediately.

The injured animal was seized by Gardaí, under the Control of Horses Act 1996 and an investigation into the incident is continuing.

Clonmel Gardaí Seize €8,000 Worth Of Cocaine & Xanax

Gardaí have arrested a juvenile and seized over €8,000 of suspected drugs in Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary, today.

**Picture courtesy An Garda Síochána, Tipperary**

Shortly after 1.00pm, members of the Clonmel District Drugs Unit, assisted by Clonmel and Carrick on Suir Detective Branch, executed a search warrant at an address in the Brook Crescent area of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

During the course of the search Gardaí seized €8,000 of alprazolam tablets (Xanax) along with a small quantity of cocaine.

Alprazolam is properly used in medicine to treat anxiety and panic disorders and belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and central nervous system to produce a calming effect.

A juvenile is currently detained at Clonmel Garda Station.

Thurles Gardaí Continue War On Drug Dealers

Gardaí in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, yesterday, arrested a female and seized approximately €21,500 in suspected drugs and cash.

At approximately 3:30pm yesterday, Gardaí from the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit conducted the search of a residence in the area of Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was during the course of this search that Cannabis, MDMA, Amphetamine and Cocaine, together worth some €16,100, together with €5,400 in cash was seized.

The arrested woman, understood to be aged in her 30’s, has since been released and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Burglary Of Dog In Mullinahone Area, Co. Tipperary

We understand from An Garda Síochána Tipperary, that Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a dog, which was the subject of a burglary at a home in the Mullinahone area, of Co. Tipperary.

The dog was taken on the evening of Wednesday 9th September 2020, at approximately 11.45pm.

A white Volkswagen Caddy was observed in the area in the days surrounding the incident.
Any person with information, no matter how small, is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station Tel: 052 6177640.

Drugs Valued €35,000 Seized In Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Yesterday, Cahir Gardaí arrested a man and seized an estimated €35,000 worth of controlled drugs from a property in Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

On Friday 4th September, Gardaí from Cahir District Drug unit executed a search warrant on a residential property in Cashel, south Co. Tipperary.

During the course of the search, Gardaí discovered €32,000 worth of cannabis (pending analysis); a quantity of cannabis herb and cocaine.

Drug paraphernalia including heat lamps as well as three stun guns, were also seized during this operation.

A man understood to be in his 30’s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and held at Cahir Garda Station.

He has since been charged to appear in Court.