€65,000 of cannabis seized in Santry raid

Gardaí in Ballymun have seized a large quantity of cannabis jellies and cannabis herb during a search operation in Santry, Dublin 9 on Thursday, 11th April 2024.

At approximately 1pm on Thursday afternoon, Gardaí conducted a search under warrant at a property in Santry.

During the course of the search suspected cannabis jellies with an estimated value of €38,000 were seized. A vacuum packing machine and the distinct cannabis jellies packaging was also discovered within the property.

Suspected cannabis herb valued at €27,000 was also seized during the course of the search operation. All suspected drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

One male (aged in his 30s) was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda station in North Dublin.

Investigations are ongoing.