€200,000 of cannabis and €18,000 in cash seized yesterday in Finglas

Gardaí seized €200,000 of cannabis, €18,000 in cash and made two arrests following a search operation in Finglas yesterday.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: “Shortly before 10am, Garda units from Finglas Station and Blanchardstown District carried out a search of a house in the Charlestown area.

“The search was conducted as part of ongoing investigations in to the sale and distribution of illicit drugs in North Dublin Region.

“A large quantity of Cannabis Herb with an estimated value of €220,000 was seized at the location along with €18,000 in cash.

“A number of other items linked to drugs distribution were also seized including bagging, weighing scales, cutting knives and documentation.

“Two women aged in their 20s were arrested at the scene and taken to Finglas Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. They can be held for up to seven days.

“Investigations are ongoing.”