Man, 30s, arrested in connection with €80k drug seizure in Dublin
A man has been arrested and €81,500 worth of drugs seized in Dublin.
A van was stopped and search on Usher Quay last night at around 11.30pm as part of an intelligence led operation into the drugs trade in Ballyfermot.
Gardaí seized €15,400 worth of cocaine, €17,000 worth of crack cocaine and over €2,700 worth of prescription medication (Zopiclone tablets).
A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene.
During a follow-up search of a vehicle parked at a nearby housing complex, Gardaí recovered €39,200 worth of Diamorphine and a further €7,200 worth of Zopiclone tablets. All drugs will now be sent for analysis.
The man is currently being detained at Clondalkin Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
