Issue Date: 05/10/2024
Gardaí seized €280,000 worth of suspected heroin and a number of offensive weapons during a search operation on Friday afternoon, 4th October 2024.
As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs, and criminal activity in the Dublin 2 area, Gardaí conducted a search operation at a number of properties in Dublin 8 on Friday afternoon. Assistance was provided by the Armed Support Unit, the Street Crime Unit, the Divisional Crime Task Force and Gardaí attached to Operation Citizen.
During the course of the search operation, approximately 2kg of suspected heroin was seized by Gardaí. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is €280,000. The drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
A number of offensive weapons were also seized by Gardaí.
No arrests were made during yesterday's search operation. Investigations are ongoing.
