Revenue and Gardaí seize herbal cannabis worth €180,000 in Dublin

As part of ongoing joint investigations targeting Organised Crime Groups operating in this jurisdiction, a joint intelligence led operation was conducted by Revenue's Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau supported by officers from the Serious Crime Task Force. This investigation resulted in the identification and interception of a consignment which arrived into Ireland.

A subsequent search today (24/02/2017) resulted in the seizure of approximately 9 kgs of Herbal Cannabis with an estimated street value of €180,000. Joint Investigations by Revenue and An Garda Síochána are continuing both domestically and internationally with regard to this seizure of controlled drugs destined for the Irish Market.

A man in his 40's was arrested by Gardaí and is detained at Ballyfermot Garda Station under the provisions of section 2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

If you have any information about drugs smuggling contact Revenue's Confidential Freephone 1800 295 295.

[ENDS: 24/02/17]