12/11/2008

Teen Arrested In Dublin Drug Seizure

Gardai have arrested an 18-year-old man following a drugs seizure last night at a Dublin address.

Officers launched the search at a house on Lower Sheriff Street at approximately 11.30pm, with the pre-planned operation carried out by Gardai from Store Street, the Divisional Crime Task Force and the Garda Dog Unit.

The operation was initiated in an attempt to combat drug dealing - notorious in the Sheriff Street area.

A quantity of cannabis resin was seized in the operation, and subject to analysis the seizure may have a street value of approximately €12,000.

The teenager, who was arrested at the scene, is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Store Street Garda station.

(DW)


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