Drug seizure and arrest at Dunboyne, Meath on the 17/9/09

This seizure has an estimated street value of €6.6 million.

As the result of a joint Garda and Customs operation 1.1 million tonnes of Cannabis resin was discovered at an industrial premises in Dunboyne, Co. Meath this evening, the 17/9/09.

This seizure, subject to a forensic analysis, has an estimated street value of €6.6 million.

A male in his 30's was arrested close to the scene and is presently being detained under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act at Blanchardstown Garda Station.

Investigations into this discovery are continuing.

Garda Press Office,

2125hrs, 17 September 2009.