Revenue seizes €1.4m of cocaine at Dublin Port after search operation

A joint intelligence led operation involving the Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau seized 20kgs of cocaine, with an estimated street value of €1.4 million, during a search at Dublin Port.

In a statement released by the Gardaí, a spokesperson said: “The operation resulted in a vehicle being stopped in Dublin Port and in a subsequent search of a refrigerated unit, Laddie the Customs Dog located 20kgs of cocaine concealed within the unit.

“The drugs with an estimated value of €1.4million (analysis pending) were subsequently seized.

“One male aged 22 years was arrested in relation to drug trafficking offences.

“He is currently being detained under Section 2 of The Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996 at Blanchardstown Garda Station.”

The investigation is ongoing.