Gardaí seize €681,000 worth of illegal drugs in Dublin 1 search

Gardaí have seized approximately €681,000 worth of suspected drugs and a number of vehicles during a search operation in Dublin 1 yesterday, Wednesday, September 7.

In a statement a Garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 3.30pm this afternoon Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit in Store Street Garda Station, with assistance from the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Central Divisional Drugs Unit, carried out a search at a property in Dublin 1.

“The search was conducted as part of a planned operation which targets the sale and supply of drugs, as well as anti-social behaviour, in the Dublin 1 area.

“During the course of the search Gardaí seized cannabis herb with an estimated value of €652,000, cannabis resin with an estimated value of €25,000 and cocaine with an estimated value of €4,000.

“The combined estimated value of drugs seized is €681,000; the drugs will now be sent for analysis.

“Gardaí also seized 12 scrambler motorcycles, 3 electric scooters and 2 speed boats during the search operation.”

Three men, aged in their 20s, were arrested at the scene and taken to Store Street Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

Investigations are ongoing.