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Drug Seizure and Arrests, Tallaght 21st October, 2016

As a result of an operation conducted by Dublin Metropolitan Traffic, supported by the Drugs Unit, Tallaght and the Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, searches were conducted yesterday, Friday 21st October, 2016 in the Tallaght area, where a suspected drug mixing and compressing facility was discovered.

 

The discovery revealed over 12 bags of white powder and compressed blocks, believed to be Cocaine and Cocaine Mixing Agent. Compacting compressing equipment and a quantity of Cannabis Herb were also discovered.

Two men (mid 30s) were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug  Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Tallaght Garda Station.

Subject to analysis of the drugs seized they may have a potential market value of €1.2 million.

Ref No: 1043/'16.