As part of on-going intelligence-led operations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin area, An Garda Síochána have seized cannabis plants and arrested a male.
Gardai from Clontarf conducted a planned search of a house in Marino at approximately 12.30pm today. During the course of the search cannabis plants with an estimated street value of up to €44,000 (pending analysis) were seized along with a small quantity of cannabis herb. A male in his early 30’s was arrest at the scene and detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Clontarf Garda Station. The male was released without charge this evening and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A photograph of the plants is available on request from pressoffice@garda.ie
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.
