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Update: Drug and Firearm Seizure, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. 7th May, 2024.

Issue Date: 8th May 2024

Gardaí who seized approximately €117,400 drugs and a firearm in Blanchardstown on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 have carried out further searches today Wednesday 8th May, 2024 in relation to this investigation.

During the course of the further searches, Gardaí seized cannabis with an estimated value of €30,680, approximately €46,270 worth of cocaine, ten (10) shotgun cartridges as well as nine (9) 9mm calibre short ammunition. 

The prisoner arrested in relation to this investigation remains in Garda custody at this time.

The drugs and ammunition seized will be sent for further examination.

Investigations are ongoing.