A man has been arrested after gardai discovered a haul of drugs and a sum of cash in a west Dublin home.
As part of Operation Tara, Gardai seized €525,000 worth of suspected cocaine and €30,000 cash during a search of a home in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 on Wednesday evening. At approximately 5pm on Wednesday, Gardai attached to the Drugs unit in Ballyfermot were supported by detectives and uniform Gardaí from Clondalkin and Ballyfermot Garda station as they carried out the search.
All of the seized drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis. Gardai have said that a man aged in his early 20s has been arrested.
The man is currently detained at a garda station in Dublin. Investigations are ongoing.
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A garda spokesman said: "As a result of an intelligence led operation associated with Operation Tara, Gardai seized €525,000 worth of suspected cocaine and €30,000 cash during a search operation in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 on Wednesday evening July 5, 2023.
"At approximately 5pm, Gardai attached to the Drugs unit in Ballyfermot, supported by detectives and uniform Gardai from Clondalkin and Ballyfermot Garda station carried out a search of a residence in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 where suspected cocaine worth €525,000 and €30,000 cash was located and seized.
"All of the seized drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis. A man in his early 20s, was arrested as part of this investigation and is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin under the provisions of Section 2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996."
Detective Superintendent Paul Murphy said: "This intelligence led operation is a continuation of local Gardai's effort to tackle serious and organised crime gangs whom are supplying controlled drugs to our local communities. An Garda Siochana will continue these efforts in support of our communities to keep people safe."
Investigations are ongoing.
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