Issue Date: 28/09/2024
Gardaí have arrested a man and seized €1.4 million in gold bullion, €460,000 in cash, and €210,000 in suspected cocaine following a search operation in the Dublin region on the 27th and 28th September 2024.
The drugs will be sent for further analysis.
Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) who conducted searches of residential and business premises have arrested a male in his 50s who is currently being held at a Dublin Garda Station under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Commenting on the seizure, Chief Superintendent Garrett Billings of DMR Regional office said: "This seizure is another example of the fine work members of An Garda Síochána do on a daily basis to keep our communities safe. This operation, conducted by the Dublin Crime Response Team, is intended to target, disrupt and bring to justice those who cause significant harm in society.”
Other DMR Regional Units and the Criminal Assets Bureau provided support in this operation.
Further updates to follow.
