Man, 30s, arrested as gardai seize €2.2m worth of drugs after vehicle intercepted and house search
The haul was made after the cops "intercepted a vehicle" on the M7
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The operation is an enhanced national anti-
Approximately €100,000 worth of suspected cocaine was discovered and seized in his vehicle.
A man, 30s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in the
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After the incident, a follow-up search was conducted of a residence in West Dublin, which resulted in a further seizure of drugs.
They seized an estimated €160,000 of
A quantity of
The seized drugs with a total estimated worth of €2.2million have been forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
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The spokesperson for the Gardai confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
Separately, Gardai believe that a major Scottish crime gang masterminded the shipment of
Gardai release video showing secret smuggling compartment in lorry caught with €10.6m of cocaine
Investigators from the
Garda
National Drugs and Organised
Bureau are also probing if the mob had 'logistical support' from representatives of transnational crime gangs based in
As the investigation continues into
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FOUR ARRESTS OVER SEIZURE OF DRUGS
One, 39, is based in the Highlands in
Another, 40, is from the Pollock area of
All four are being held on suspicion of their involvement in this year's biggest seizure of
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One source said: 'These suspects are considered to be important cogs of this organised crime group.
'The Scottish-based gangs are heavily involved in transnational drug trafficking but this smuggling route is now dismantled.
'All four are very experienced and this was a very professional drug smuggling operation.
'Crime gangs are deliberately targeting fishermen and others who are corrupted by money and greed.
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'There is no doubt that these individuals were critical enablers for this criminal organisation.'
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Gardai have seized €2.2million worth of suspected drugs
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