It was part of an intelligence-led operation.
Two men have been arrested, after attempting to fly drugs into Portlaoise Prison via drone.
Gardaí seized €300 worth of cannabis and tablets - pending analysis - in Portlaoise, just before midnight on Monday.
It's part of an intelligence-led operation.
The two men - both aged in their 30s - were arrested and are currently being held at Portlaoise Garda Station.
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