2 Men Detained Over €2.5m Cannabis Herb

Two men in north Dublin have been arrested under the Drug Trafficking Act. A joint intelligence operation between the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Revenue's Customs Service size 129kgs of a substance suspected to be Cannabis Herb worth an estimated €2.5million. The seizure took place in Lusk on Wednesday 3rd of February, 2021.

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The men are currenly detained at Balbriggan and Dun Laoghaire Garda Stations.

Speaking today, Detective Chief Superintendent Angela Willis, Head of Bureau at the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said, "The joint operation undertaken yesterday involving participation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the Revenue Customs Service, which has resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs with an estimated street value of €2.58 million, demonstrates An Garda Síochána’s continued determination to work collaboratively with others for the purpose of tackling the importation of controlled drugs into Ireland, that cause significant harm in our communities. We will continue to work with Revenue Customs Service and do all within our power to tackle criminality engaged in by organised crime gangs who are involved in the importation and supply of illicit drugs".

Commenting on the seizure, Mick Gilligan, head of Investigations and Prosecutions Division for Revenue said: “I would like to reiterate the benefits of the joint working arrangements with An Garda Síochána National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and compliment officers from both agencies who contributed to this successful operation. Combating the smuggling/importation of controlled drugs into this jurisdiction, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies is, and will continue to be, a priority for Revenue”.