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26/06/2009
Arrests Follow Drugs Bust
As part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Finglas area, Gardaí from the Blanchardstown and Finglas District Drugs Unit searched a house in the Lanesborough area of Finglas on Thursday.
This search was carried out under Operation Anvil.
During the course of the search in excess of 200,000 Benzylpiperazine tablets (BZP) were seized.
This seizure, subject to analysis, has a potential street value of €1.17 million, while, in addition, €7,500 worth of cannabis herb was also seized.
A 20-year-old female and a 17-year-old male were arrested at scene.
They are both presently detained under section 2 of The Drug Trafficking Act at Blanchardstown Garda Station.
(BMcC/JM)
This search was carried out under Operation Anvil.
During the course of the search in excess of 200,000 Benzylpiperazine tablets (BZP) were seized.
This seizure, subject to analysis, has a potential street value of €1.17 million, while, in addition, €7,500 worth of cannabis herb was also seized.
A 20-year-old female and a 17-year-old male were arrested at scene.
They are both presently detained under section 2 of The Drug Trafficking Act at Blanchardstown Garda Station.
(BMcC/JM)
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