Cannabis worth €700,000 seized by Gardai in Brittas

CANNABIS worth approximately €700,000 was seized by Gardai following a search operation in Brittas on Sunday morning.

Gardai from Tallaght and Rathfarnham Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search in a yard in the Crooksling area of Brittas at approximately 11am.

A statement released by Gardai said: ”As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí have seized approximately €700,000 of Cannabis following a search operation in Brittas, Dublin 24, 31st July 2022.

“At approximately 11am, Gardaí attached to Tallaght Garda Station including the Garda Dog Unit, Regular Unit and Tallaght and Rathfarnham Divisional Drugs Units, searched a yard in the Crooksling area of Brittas.

“During the course of this search cannabis with an approximate value of €700,000 was recovered”.

No arrests were made during the search and the drugs have since been sent for forensic examination.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing.