A man has been arrested after gardai discovered €3.5 million worth of suspected cocaine today.
The arrest came as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime in Dublin.
Gardai found the suspected drugs during a search at a location in Swords.
The man, 33 years, was arrested and is currently detained pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of The Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at Swords Garda Station.
Speaking today, Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll who heads Organised and Serious Crime said: "Participation by a number of sections within An Garda Síochána with assistance provided by Customs Revenue Service in this operation, has resulted in another significant seizure of a substance believed to be cocaine, which prevents further damage being inflicted within our communities.”
The operation was undertaken by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB).
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