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€440,000 worth of cannabis seized in Dublin

Published 16:21 5 Oct 2020 BST

Rudi Kinsella
€440,000 worth of cannabis seized in Dublin

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Quite the haul.

Approximately €440,000 worth of cannabis has been seized in Dublin on Friday (2 October). As part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime groups operating in the Clondalkin area, a joint intelligence led operation was conducted by Gardaí, which resulted in the search of a house and business premises. During the course of this search, suspected cannabis herb with an estimated value of €440,000 was seized by Customs Officers. Gardaí arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with this seizure. He was detained at Ronanstown Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act), 1996. He has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations are ongoing. drugs dublin

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