Gardai seized €140,000 worth of drugs in the Dublin 8 area during a search operation yesterday.
A man in his 20s was arrested during the search operation but was later released from Kevin Street Garda Station without charge.
The searches were conducted by the District Detective Unit at Kevin Street Garda Station as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the Dublin 8 area.
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Assistance was provided by the Divisional Drugs Unit, Garda Dog Unit and the Community Engagement Unit.
A spokeswoman said: "Gardai in Kevin Street have seized drugs valued at approximately €140,000 and cash during a search operation in the Dublin 8 area today, Monday 11th April 2022.
"During the course of the search, Gardaí seized Diamorphine valued at approximately €140,000, subject to analysis. Cash to the value of €8,050 and other items that are believed to be stolen property were also seized."
She added: "One man, aged in his 20s, was arrested during the search operation. He was taken to Kevin Street Garda Station and has since been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions."
The garda spokeswoman added that "investigations are ongoing".
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