Following an intelligence led operation by members of the Garda National Drugs Unit a number of searches were carried out yesterday (21/07/014).
A substantial amount of cash was recovered and a small amount of controlled drugs seized.
The searches were carried out in the Kinsealy area of north Dublin. During the course of the search Euro and Sterling currency with a value of up to €300,000 was recovered together with small quantities of Cocaine and Ecstasy (subject to analysis)
A 55 year old man has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently detained at Coolock Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 –Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Investigations are continuing.