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Two men arrested after €1.3 million worth of cannabis and cocaine seized in Dublin

Two men have been arrested after €1.3 million worth of cannabis and cocaine was seized in Dublin.

The pair, aged 35 and 36 years, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking after the intelligence-led raids on a business premises in west Dublin and two homes in the city centre on Monday evening.

66 Kilos of cannabis along with a smaller quantity of cocaine and mixing agents were discovered during the searches.

€33,090 in cash and two vehicles were also seized.

The men are being held at Finglas and Mountjoy Garda Stations.

A garda spokesman said: "In the course of this organised crime related operation, two males aged 35 and 36 years, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking related offences, contrary to the provisions of section 15, Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84.

"The arrested males are currently detained, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at Finglas and Mountjoy Garda Stations."

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