As part of an ongoing investigation targeting the activities of criminal groups involved in drug trafficking, Gardai carried out a search operation in West Dublin on the 31st May 2012.
During the operation, which involved members from the Blanchardstown Division and the Garda National Drugs Unit, searches were carried out at houses in Blanchardstown, Mulhuddart and Clonsilla. Cannabis plants and herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.5 million (pending analysis) was seized along with cash €20,000.
Four men aged in their 30's were arrested during the operation.
They are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act at Blanchardstown and Ballymun Garda Stations.