06/01/2009

Man Arrested After Drugs Seizure

A man has been arrested following the seizure of a quantity of cannabis in Dublin.

According to Gardaí, the search and arrest were conducted as a result of a planned operation this morning.

The Garda National Drugs Unit, with assistance from local Gardaí in Balbriggan, searched a business premises in the area leading to the recovery of approximately 2.5kg of what is believed to be cannabis resin.

Gardaí believe this quantity has a street value of €1.75 million.

The 47 year-old-male was arrested at approximately 11.00am and is currently being detained in Balbriggan Garda station under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act.

(DW/KMcA)

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