As part of on-going intelligence-led operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs, The Garda National Drug Unit have seized cannabis herb and arrested a male on the Naas road yesterday evening.
At approximately 7.30pm on the 25/04/14 gardai from The Garda National Drug Unit stopped a car on the Naas Rd near Clondalkin. A search of the car revealed cannabis herb (pending analysis) with an estimated street value of up to €120,000.
The 30 year old driver was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Clondalkin Garda Station.
These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.
