Gardai have seized a staggering haul of cannabis worth an estimated €7 million this afternoon
A whopping 352 kg of cannabis herb was discovered in a shipping container in Dublin port.
Gardai say the container had arrived to Ireland from Spain.
Three men aged 31, 47 and 49 were all arrested following the massive seizure and are detained pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996 at Garda stations in Dublin City.
Searches are continuing throughout the day and gardai say investigations are ongoing.
A garda spokesperson said: "As part of routine profiling, Revenue Customs officers and members of An Garda Síochána attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) conducted a joint operation which resulted in the seizure of 352 kilogrammes of herbal cannabis with an estimated value in excess of €7 million.
"The illegal drugs arrived in a container from Spain through Dublin Port.
"Three males aged 31, 47 and 49, were subsequently arrested by Gardaí and are currently detained pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996 at Garda stations in Dublin City. Searches are continuing throughout the afternoon and investigations are ongoing.
"This operation was part of ongoing joint investigations targeting the illegal activities of organised crime groups.
"If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
