Gardaí in the K District have seized €340,000 worth of suspected cannabis following an incident which concluded on Dunsink Lane, Dublin 15 yesterday evening, Saturday 20th June 2020.
While conducting a checkpoint on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, Gardaí observed a van turning away from the checkpoint. A managed containment operation ensued as Gardaí pursued the offending vehicle.
The van was discovered abandoned a short time later on Dunsink Lane. A thorough search was conducted of the area with assistance from the Garda Air Support Unit. The driver was not located.
Gardaí discovered 17 vacuum-packed bags, weighing approximately 1kg each, in the rear of the vehicle. The packages contained a large quantity suspected cannabis, with an estimated street value of €340,000. The drugs will now be sent for analysis.
The van has been seized for a technical examination. No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing.
