Issue Date: 3 March 2023
At approximately 4pm on Thursday 2nd March 2023, Gardaí on proactive patrols observed a male acting suspiciously on the corner of Shanliss Way and Santry Avenue, Dublin 9.
When approached, this male attempted to evade Gardaí and a short chase on foot ensued. The male was searched and suspected crack cocaine and heroin with an estimated value of €3,080 was seized by Gardaí.
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
The male, aged in his 30s, was arrested and taken to Ballymun Garda Station where he was detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
He has since been charged and is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, Court 4, this morning (Friday 3rd March 2023).
