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Man in 30s arrested after €128,000 worth of cannabis seized in operation targeting organised crime in Meath

A man in his 30s has been arrested after cannabis herb worth €128,000 was seized in Co Meath.

The joint operation, which led to the discovery of more than 6kg worth of the drug, was conducted by gardaí and Revenue in response to organised crime in the county.

The man, in his 30s is currently being detained in a garda station in Co Meath.

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A garda spokesperson said: "Earlier today, Thursday, 6th April 2023, Gardaí arrested a man and seized over 6.4kg of suspected cannabis herb following a search in the Meath area."

The joint operation was conducted by personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), the Meath Divisional Drugs Unit and the Revenue Customs Service.

The operation was aimed at targeting organised crime in Co Meath, authorities have disclosed following the seizure.

During the course of this operation, Revenue officers seized cannabis with an estimated value of €128,800.

A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí subsequently arrested a man, aged in his 30s, in connection with the seizure. He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in Co Meath."

"Investigations ongoing," they added.

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