As part of an investigation targeting drug trafficking activities in the Dublin Region conducted by Gardai attached to the Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau supported by Gardai attached to Tallaght District, one male was arrested following the interception of a vehicle on the Tallaght By-Pass, Dublin 24 at approximately 6.15pm on the 27th of November 2015.
A quantity of cocaine(pending analysis) with an estimated street value of €770,000 was seized and one male, aged 36, remains in custody at Tallaght Garda station under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 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.
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