Issue Date: 11th March 2022
On Friday, 11th March, 2022, as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in organised crime operating in the Artane area, a joint intelligence led operation was conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the Divisional Drugs Unit at Coolock Garda Station, and Revenue Customs Service.
During the course of this operation suspected cannabis with an estimated value of €157,600 was seized by Customs Officers.
Gardaí arrested one male (aged 22) in connection with this seizure and he is currently being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Coolock Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
