Two men (50s) arrested after over €1.5m of cannabis seized in Co Dublin

Two men have been arrested after gardai seized €1.52 million worth of suspected illegal cannabis in South Dublin on Thursday.

During a search warrant, the Dublin Crime Response Team seized approximately 73 kg of cannabis herb and 10 kg of cannabis resin, with a combined value of approximately €1.52 million.

The drugs seized are now subject to technical analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

Two men in their 50s were arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996, at Garda Stations in Dublin.

Commenting on the seizures, Acting Assistant Commissioner Dublin Metropolitan Region, Jonathan Roberts said:"This is yet another example of the relentless efforts by members of An Garda Síochána to target criminality that causes the most harm in our communities.

"This seizure of illicit drugs in a specific targeted operation, in addition to a number of other significant seizures in the city centre and across the region in the past number of days demonstrates our commitment to removing harmful drugs from circulation.

"An Garda Siochána remains committed to bringing those willing to engage in the supply of illicit drugs before the courts.”

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.