Issue Date: 29th June 2024
Gardaí are investigating the seizure of two firearms and 2 kgs of suspected cannabis herb and jellies, at a residence in Ballinteer, Dublin 16, on Friday 28th June 2024.
Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) conducted an intelligence-led search operation under warrant.
During the course of the search, two firearms and 23 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition were seized, along with 2 kgs of suspected cannabis herb, and a small quantity of cannabis jellies, with an estimated total value of €41,900.
The firearms were made safe and the seized items will now sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for further analysis.
The drugs seized are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
Gardaí have arrested two man (aged in their 30’s) in connection with the seizures. They are currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at Garda stations in the Dublin area.
Investigations are ongoing.
