Gardaí seize €40,000 of cannabis and firearm in Baldonnel search

As part of ongoing investigations, Gardaí from the National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau seized €40,000 in cannabis herb and a firearm and arrested two men in Baldonnel on Saturday, April 17.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: “In the course of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in organised crime, personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) supported by the Emergency Response Unit intercepted a vehicle in the Baldonnel area of West Dublin.

“In the course of a search of the vehicle, one firearm, and ammunition was located and seized.

“In the course of a follow up search of a premises, cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €40,000 was located and seized.

“In the course of the organised crime related operation, two males, aged 47 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in possession of firearms and ammunition, contrary to the provisions of the Firearms Act, 1964, as amended.

“Both arrested persons are currently detained, pursuant to the provisions of section 30 of the Offences Against Act 1939/98 as amended, at Clondalkin Garda Station.”

Speaking today Detective Chief Superintendent Angela Willis who is head of bureau at the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said: “We continue to target those causing most harm and devastation in our community.

“The seizure of a firearm, ammunition and a sizable quantity of controlled drugs will, we believe, contribute to the disruption and potential ultimate dismantling of particular organised crime groups that we continue to target, for the purpose of keeping communities safe.”