€280,000 Heroin Seized, Search Operation in Dublin 8

Gardai seized €280,000 worth of suspected heroin and a number of offensive weapons during a search operation on Friday afternoon, October 4.

As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs, and criminal activity in the Dublin 2 area, Gardai 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 Gardai attached to Operation Citizen.

During the course of the search operation, approximately 2kg of suspected heroin was seized by Gardai. 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 Gardai.

No arrests were made during yesterday’s search operation. Investigations are ongoing.