Issue Date: 23/01/2021
Gardaí seized €40,000 of suspected drugs during a search operation in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on Friday 22nd January, 2021.
As part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area, Gardaí conducted a intelligence operation at a location in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
During the course of the operation, Gardaí seized cocaine and diamorphine to the value of approximately €5,000, in various sized packaging, which is subject to analysis.
Two men, one aged 24 years and a juvenile, were arrested at the scene and taken to Finglas Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
A further search of the area was conducted and €35,000 of cocaine was seized, which is subject to analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
