As part of Intelligence led Operation, Gardaí from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau assisted by Gardaí from Finglas Garda Station carried out a search of a premises at Coolquay, The Ward, Co Dublin yesterday Sunday 27th March 2016.
During this Operation, approximately 7 Kilos of Cocaine (subject to analysis) with a street value of €500,000 was seized. This seizure is regarded as significant blow against criminals engaged in organised crime and it will seriously disrupt the illegal sale & supply of Cocaine in The Dublin Region.
No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing.
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 is available on request from pressoffice@garda.ie
