A man in his mid 30's is due to appear before Tallaght District Court tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m. charged in connection with the drug seizure on Friday 21st October, 2016 in Tallaght.
The second man (mid 30s) has been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Garda Press Office
As a result of an operation conducted by Dublin Metropolitan Traffic, supported by the Drugs Unit, Tallaght and the Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, searches were conducted yesterday, Friday 21st October, 2016 in the Tallaght area, where a suspected drug mixing and compressing facility was discovered.
The discovery revealed over 12 bags of white powder and compressed blocks, believed to be Cocaine and Cocaine Mixing Agent. Compacting compressing equipment and a quantity of Cannabis Herb were also discovered.
Two men (mid 30s) were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Tallaght Garda Station.
Subject to analysis of the drugs seized they may have a potential market value of €1.2 million.
