The search was carried out after a man was arrested for road traffic offences when he failed to stop for Gardai in Cavan on Tuesday afternoon.

While figures show a 12% yearly reduction in drug offences, Noel Keelan questioned how many detections are not being made.

Cavan Roads Policing Unit has also been carrying out speed checks in the run-up to Christmas.

One driver tested positive for cannabis, with another testing positive for cocaine, and a third having alcohol in their system.

The search took place as part of Operation Tara, which targets the sale and supply of drugs.

The search was carried out under Operation Tara, which targets the sale and supply of drugs.

The man has been taken to Carrickmacross Garda Station for questioning.

The driver failed a roadside oral fluid test.