One Bad Apple And All That… Cocaine And Cannabis Found On Desks In Cork Apple Factory

Technology multinational Apple has found traces of cocaine and cannabis on the desks in their Hollyhill, Cork facility.

A security firm hired by Apple to clear up some rumours detected 14 work spaces that showed signs of drug use, the Irish Sun reports.

The complex, which was established over 30 years ago, employs more than 3,000 people.

The company serves customers in the Middle East, India and Africa.

Cocaine was detected on 14 of the workers' desks. 

According to the paper's source, CEO Tim Cook became concerned about his staff when he heard rumours of the recreational drugs being used at the company's headquarters.

The sting operation occurred at night when the staff had gone home.

The source said: “There were in the region of 14 hits and a report was given to management.

“It came as a real shock and they’ve tried to be really proactive to put a stop to it.”

An Apple Inc spokesman told the newspaper: “We have a zero tolerance policy toward drug use and possession.”