Yesterday, as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog James, Revenue officers seized 55.3 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €1,106,000 at Dublin Port.
Detector dog James at work
The detection was made when Revenue officers stopped a van that had arrived from the UK.
The drugs (pictured above) were discovered concealed in vacuum-packed packages among a consignment of bottled water and garden furniture.
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A man in his 50s was arrested by An Garda Síochána and is currently detained at a Dublin Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.