As part of an operation targeting an organised crime group involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs and money laundering activities in the Dublin area, Gardaí arrested two men and seized over €100,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine and €63,000 in cash on 20th August.
The operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) who searched two residential properties in DMR North and DMR West and a vehicle in DMR West. These searches resulted in the seizure of €63,000 in cash.
A man aged in his 40s was arrested and is being detained at a Garda station in Dublin under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
In a follow-up operation in Finglas on the same day, cannabis and cocaine with an estimated street value of €101,000 (subject to analysis) was seized.
A second man, also in his 40s, was arrested and is being detained at a Garda station in Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
The drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Commenting on the investigation, Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary said: “The significant seizures of cash and drugs and the arrest of those involved during this operation, greatly reduces the ability of this crime group to do harm in our communities. An Garda Síochána will continue to pro-actively target those who intend on committing serious crime and ensure they are brought before the courts.”
Investigations are ongoing.