Cannabis Worth €730,000 Seized in Dublin; Man Arrested
A man in his 30s is in custody following the seizure of cannabis with an estimated street value of €730,000 in Dublin, authorities have confirmed. The operation, described as intelligence-led, involved both the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and the Revenue Customs Service.
The initial phase of the operation unfolded on Thursday, , when a van was stopped and searched in Tallaght. During the search, officers recovered approximately 35kg of herbal cannabis, valued at an estimated €700,000. A subsequent follow-up search led to the discovery of an additional 1.5kg of cannabis herb, with a street value of €30,000.
According to Gardaí, the arrested man is currently being detained at a garda station in the Dublin region for questioning. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the full extent of the operation and any potential connections.
The seized drugs are being sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, a standard procedure to confirm the substance and potentially link it to other investigations. A Garda spokesperson stated that investigations are continuing.
Revenue officials also confirmed their involvement in the operation. They stated that 35kg of herbal cannabis, estimated to be worth €700,000, was initially seized by Revenue Customs Officers. The additional 1.5kg of cannabis, valued at €30,000, was recovered by An Garda Síochána during the follow-up searches.
The arrest was made under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. This legislation provides authorities with the power to detain individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking offenses.
The operation highlights the ongoing efforts of Irish law enforcement to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs. The collaborative approach between the GNDOCB and the Revenue Customs Service demonstrates a coordinated strategy to combat drug trafficking within the country. The substantial value of the seized cannabis suggests a significant disruption to criminal networks operating in the Dublin area.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the identity of the arrested man or the specific nature of the intelligence that led to the operation, citing the ongoing investigation. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
