Issue Date: 22/12/2022
On Wednesday, 21st of December 2022 as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in an organised crime group operating in the Kildare area, a joint operation was conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), the Kildare District Drugs Unit and personnel attached to the Revenue Customs Service.
During the course of this operation approximately 5kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €100,000 was seized as well as Diamorphine valued at approximately €7,000 and cash to the value of approximately €30,000 was seized.
Gardaí arrested a male (aged in his 60s) at the scene. He is was taken to Newbridge Garda Station where he was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He has since been charged and is due to appear before court at a later date.
