A man has been arrested after gardaí seized €130,000 worth of cannabis herb, resin and jellies in West Dublin.
The search operation undertaken by a Dublin Crime Response Team, led to the discovery of the illegal cannabis, which was found during a search conducted at a residential premises.
It understood that the man arrested is being held in a West Dublin garda station.
A garda spokesperson said: "On Monday, 10th April 2023, as a result of ongoing operations undertaken by the Dublin Crime Response Team targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the Dublin Region, a search operation was undertaken in West Dublin."
In the midst of a search of a residential premises, cannabis herb, cannabis resin and cannabis jellies with a combined estimated street sale value of €130,000 (subject to analysis) were located and seized.
"One person has been arrested and is currently detained in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at a West Dublin Garda Station," a spokesperson added.
Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty, Dublin Region, stated that An Garda Síochána will "continue to proactively target individuals involved in the sale and supply of illegal substances."
"In particular products such as cannabis jellies which if consumed can have a particularly harmful effect on young people and children," Chief Supt McNulty added.
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