Gardai seized €3.2 million of suspected cannabis during an operation in Blanchardstown yesterday.
As part of the operation, Gardaí intercepted and searched a vehicle on the M50, at approximately 5pm yesterday.
During the course of the search, 162 kilograms of suspected herbal cannabis was seized.
The seized drugs have an estimated value of €3.2 million.
The seized drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
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A Garda spokesperson said:
“A male (aged in his 50’s) was arrested in connection with the operation and is currently detained pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at a Garda station in the north Dublin area.
“Investigations are ongoing.”