As part on an ongoing operation by Gardai from the Drug Unit at Tallaght Garda station, a house was searched at Lough Conn Terrace, Ballyfermot on the 8th August 2014.
During the course of the search Gardai discovered 5 Kilos of Cocaine with an approx street value of €350,000(subject to analysis) and 5.5 Kilos of Cannabis herb with an approximate street value of €110,000(subject to analysis).
Gardai also discovered a Cocaine press and mixing agents.
One male(44yrs) was arrested and is being detained at Tallaght Garda station under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice(Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 as amended.
These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.
