Man arrested in Tallaght after seizure of drugs worth €330,000

During their search, Gardaí seized cocaine valued at €178,080, ketamine valued at €156,000 and €70 of heroin.
Man arrested in Tallaght after seizure of drugs worth €330,000

Kenneth Fox

Gardaí have arrested a man in Tallaght after a seizure of drugs worth €330,000.

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí conducted a search operation in Tallaght on Friday, November 18th, 2022.

During the search, Gardaí seized cocaine valued at €178,080, ketamine valued at €156,000 and €70 of heroin.

The combined amount is estimated at €334,150. A quantity of benzocaine was also discovered in a number of containers.

Earlier on Saturday morning a man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the seizure.

He is currently detained Under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act 1996 at Tallaght Garda Station

Investigations are ongoing.

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