12/02/2015

Gardaí Seized Drugs Worth Estimated €5m

Gardaí in Dublin have seized drugs worth an estimated €5m.

The Clondalkin Detective and Drugs Units uncovered heroin and cocaine during a search of premises at the Bluebell Industrial Estate on Tuesday.

Gardaí said they seized 32.5kg of suspected heroin and half a kilogram of suspected cocaine. The drugs are still to be forensically tested.

A handgun and ammunition were also recovered during the search.

Gardaí said the search operation was raised following the arrest of a 39-year-old man on Monday. The man remains in custody.

(MH/CD)

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