As part of operation Thor, Gardaí targeting organised criminal activity in the Finglas area have seized heroin, cocaine and cannabis herb with an estimated value of €580,000, pending analysis.
A firearm and ammunition were also recovered.
Heroin, €400,000, cocaine, €100,000 and cannabis herb, €80,000 were seized by uniformed and plain clothes Gardaí attached to Finglas Garda Station during the planned search of a premises in the Barry area of Finglas this afternoon, Wednesday 17th August 2016 shortly after 4pm. A firearm and ammunition were also recovered.
One man, late 30's, was arrested at scene and is currently detained at Finglas Garda Station under 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.
A photograph of the seized drugs is available on request to pressoffice@garda.ie
