Two men arrested as Gardaí seize €140,000 worth of cannabis

Gardaí have seized €140,000 worth of cannabis in Clondalkin and arrested two men in relation to the seizure.

Shortly after 5pm yesterday evening, Saturday, November 28, Gardaí stopped a vehicle in the Clondalkin area and detected a smell of cannabis.

As a result Gardaí conducted a search of the vehicle and detected €100,000 of suspected cannabis herb.

A follow up search resulted of a premises in the Ballyfermot area resulted in the seizure of a further €40,000 cannabis and a small quantity of suspected cocaine.

Two men, both in their 20s were arrested as a result. They are currently being detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Clondalkin Garda station.

Investigations ongoing.