As part of an ongoing operation by Gardai from Dundalk a number of houses were searched on the 3rd October 2014 in Dundalk and a large quantity of cannabis plants and Cannabis herb seized.
A total of 200 cannabis plants were seized with an approximate street value of €160,000(subject to analysis). Approximately €2,000 of cannabis herb(subject to analysis) was also seized.
Two males (25 and 27yrs) were arrested and are being detained at Dundalk Garda station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.
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.
