Man (20s) arrested after €525k of suspected cocaine seized

GARDAI seized €525,000 worth of suspected cocaine and €30,000 cash during a search operation in Ballyfermot yesterday.

A man in his early twenties was arrested as part of the investigation.

According to a Garda statement issued: “At approximately 5pm, gardai attached to the Drugs unit in Ballyfermot, supported by detectives and uniform gardai from Clondalkin and Ballyfermot Garda stations carried out a search of a residence in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 where suspected cocaine worth €525,000 and €30,000 cash was located and seized.

“All of the seized drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

“A man in his early 20s, was arrested as part of this investigation and is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin under the provisions of Section 2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.”

The seizure was a result of an intelligence-led operation associated with Operation Tara.

Detective Superintendent Paul Murphy said: “This intelligence led operation is a continuation of local gardaí’s effort to tackle serious and organised crime gangs who are supplying controlled drugs to our local communities.

“An Garda Síochána will continue these efforts in support of our communities to keep people safe.”

Investigations are ongoing, gardai said.