A man was arrested yesterday after over €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in a massive south Dublin sting.
Revenue officers seized €1.63m worth of cannabis when a vehicle was stopped and searched in the Clondalkin area.
The officers found 155 kgs of cannabis resin and 35 kgs of herbal cannabis.
The man in his 30's was arrested by gardai in connection with the seizure and is currently being held under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996 at Ronanstown Garda Station.
This successful search was part a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau.
Investigations are currently ongoing.
A revenue spokeswoman said: "This operation was part of Revenue’s ongoing joint investigations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.
"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."
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