Drug seizure in Ballymun

As part of the ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the DMR North, Gardaí seized approximately €149,100 of controlled drugs on Tuesday morning.

A Garda spokesperson said:

“The search of a premises in Ballymun was conducted by Ballymun divisional Drugs Unit with assistance from the Armed Support Unit, Ballymun Detective Unit and Ballymun Community Response Team. 

“During the course of this search approximately €87,500 of suspected heroin and €61,600 of suspected cocaine was seized. 

“A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with this search and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in North Dublin.”