As part of on-going intelligence-led operation targeting the sale, supply and distribution of controlled substances Gardai from the Garda National Drugs Unit (GNDU) based at Dublin Castle, assisted by local detective unit in Drogheda stopped and searched an articulated truck on the M1, Drogheda, Louth.
During the course of the search Gardai discovered 27 kilos of heroin with an estimated street value of €4.05 million (subject to analysis) on Thursday evening 26th June 2014.
A male (40 years) and female (43 years) were arrested at scene and a second male (40 years) was arrested in a follow up search and all three are currently detained at Coolock and Drogheda Garda Stations 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.
