Gardai have seized a whopping €100,000 worth of drugs and three firearms after searching two vehicles in West Dublin this afternoon.
The shocking discoveries was made in Clondalkin at around 3:30pm after Gardai searched the two vehicles.
Cocaine, heroin, and tablets with an estimated street value of €115,000 was uncovered, as well as a handgun, pistol, and machine gun.
Superintendent Paul Dolan said: "This is a significant seizure of weapons and illegal drugs.
"We would like to reassure the public that An Garda Síochána are taking all measures to tackle criminality in the community and keep people safe.”
A Garda statement read: "Gardaí have seized €115,000 of suspected drugs along with three firearms and ammunition following searches in Clondalkin, Co.Dublin on Monday 1st March 2021.
"At approximately 3.30pm, Gardaí on patrol in the Clondalkin area seized two vehicles under Section 41 of The Road Traffic Act.
"A full search of both these vehicles was carried out.
"A quantity of drugs and one firearm was seized from the first vehicle. In the second vehicle, a further quantity of drugs and two firearms were seized. The drugs seized, comprised of Cocaine, Heroin and Tablets (all pending analysis). They are estimated to have a value of €115,000.
"The firearms, along with ammunition seized from the vehicles, will now be sent for further analysis.
"No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing."
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