Gardai seize €66,000 worth of suspected cannabis and €14,930 in cash

GARDAI have seized approximately €66,000 worth of suspected cannabis and over €14,000 in cash during a search operation on Monday morning.

Gardai attached to the Crumlin District Drugs Unit stopped a vehicle on the Drimnagh Road and following a search of the car, 2kg of cannabis herb was discovered in the boot of the vehicle. A total of €14,930 in cash was also found concealed within the vehicle.

Two females, ages in their 20s, were arrested at the scene and taken to Crumlin Garda Station. They are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

During a follow up search operation at a residence in Dublin 12, Gardaí seized a further quantity of cannabis herb and cannabis resin. The total value of drugs seized is estimated at €66,000. All drugs will now be sent for analysis.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing.