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Man Arrested and €120,000 worth of Cannabis Seized - Dublin 7

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s and seized €120,000 worth of Cannabis in Dublin 7 last night, Thursday 27th August 2020.

While on proactive patrol in Montpellier Gardens Gardaí observed a male throwing a bag over a wall shortly before 7:30pm. As a result Gardaí carried out a search of the male and his vehicle and discovered €120,000 worth of cannabis herb (pending analysis).

A male in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Bridewell Garda Station. (He can be held for up to seven days.)

A second male in his 20s was also arrested at the scene. He has since been released without charged with a file being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.