As part of a planned operation under Operation Thor gardai from the North Central Divisional Drugs Unit stopped two males in the James Street area of Dublin this afternoon.
The two males were searched and heroin with an estimated street value of up to €34,000 (pending analysis) was seized.
The two males in their 30’s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained at Store Street Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
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.