07/04/2016

Two Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In Dublin

Two men have been arrested after cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of €65,000 were seized in Dublin.

A number of searches were carried out at private residences in the Dublin South Central area on Thursday morning, 07 April, as part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised criminal groups.

Gardaí have said a substantial amount of cash was also seized in the operation.

The two men who were arrested are currently being detained at Kevin Street and Kilmainham Garda Stations.

The operation is understood to be ongoing.

(JP/LM)

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