Two people have been arrested following a major drugs bust in Dublin yesterday.
Revenue officers and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau seized around €2.58 million worth of suspected cannabis following a massive operation in Lusk on Wednesday.
Officers seized around 129kgs of a substance suspected to be Cannabis Herb.
Two men, aged 45 and 52 have been arrested as a result of the huge operation
They are currently detained in Balbriggan and Dun Laoghaire Garda Stations, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
Speaking on the enormous haul, Detective Chief Superintendent Angela Willis, Head of Bureau at the GNDOCB said the joint operation "which has resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs with an estimated street value of €2.58 million, demonstrates An Garda Síochána’s continued determination to work collaboratively with others for the purpose of tackling the importation of controlled drugs into Ireland, that cause significant harm in our communities.
"We will continue to work with Revenue Customs Service and do all within our power to tackle criminality engaged in by organised crime gangs who are involved in the importation and supply of illicit drugs".
