Two men, one aged 38 and the other 29, are due to appear at Dublin District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice this afternoon 23rd August, charged in relation to yesterday's drug seizure in Dublin.
Two other men held in relation to the incident have been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Previous press release attached
Garda Press Office
Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit supported by the National Surveillance Unit, the Garda Organised Crime Unit and local drugs units have arrested four men and seized a large quantity of cannabis herb and cash following a planned operation in Dublin today 22nd August 2013.
Gardaí this afternoon stopped and searched a car on Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 1 kg cannabis herb. Three occupants, all men ranging from late 20's to 50's, were arrested and are currently detained at Ballyfermot Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
A van was subsequently stopped and searched on Clonsilla Road, Dublin 15, resulting in the seizure of approximately 8.5 kg cannabis herb. The driver a man in his late 30's was arrested and is detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
In a follow up search of premises on Dale Road, Stillorgan Gardaí seized approximately 15 kg of cannabis herb. Subject to analysis 24.5 kg cannabis herb has a street value of €490,000. In a later search of a separate house a large quantity of cash was also discovered and has been seized by Gardaí.
