Issue Date: 16/10/2026
As part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, Gardaí have arrested a man, and seized approximately €167,110 of drugs and €4,575 cash during a search of a residence in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on Thursday 15th October 2026.
The operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT).
During the course of the search, suspected cannabis with an approximate value of €113,100, and €45,600 cocaine were seized, along with MDMA powder (€4,260), MDMA tablets (€2,570), Psilocin (€980) and LSD (€600).
€4,575 cash, and drugs paraphernalia including scales and a vacuum sealer, were also seized.
A male (aged in his 40’s) was arrested at the scene and is currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at a Garda Station in the Dublin area.
The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
