Gardaí have seized €6,000 worth of drugs following searches in Sligo.

Gardaí stopped a man driving a vehicle in the Ballytivnan area of the town yesterday evening.

Two packages containing white powder believed to be cocaine were located, subject to analysis, with an estimated value of €4000.

Gardaí subsequently, under warrant, conducted a follow up search on an apartment under warrant.

A further amount of illegal drugs were located, thought to be cocaine, with estimated value of €2000, again subject to analysis.

Gardaí say they are continuing normal policing duties throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and continue to tackle the ongoing illegal drugs trade.