As part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity in Co Galway, Gardaí arrested two people and seized cannabis, cash and jewellery in Loughrea on Wednesday.
Two males, one aged in his 40s and the other a juvenile, were arrested following the searches of four residential properties in Loughrea, which took place at around 7am.
During the searches, approximately €1,000 of suspected cannabis herb (subject to analysis) and other drug paraphernalia was seized.
Gardaí also seized €3,350 in cash; 10 mobile phones; 2 Rolex watches; a diamond ring; a diamond necklace and 6 gold bracelets.
Both individuals were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in County Galway.
The man was subsequently released without charge and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The juvenile has been referred to the Garda National Youth Diversion Programme.
Gardaí from Loughrea as well as the local Detective and Drugs Units took part in the searches, assisted by the Armed Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, Galway Divisional Drugs Unit and Ballinasloe Detective Unit.
