Cocaine worth €1.5 million seized in south Dublin

The drugs were discovered as part of a planned search by specialist officers.

By Garreth MacNamee Friday 18 Nov 2016, 10:01 PM

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Image: Garda Press Office

Image: Garda Press Office

GARDAÍ HAVE SEIZED 22kgs of cocaine valued at €1.5 million in a raid on a property in Rathmines, Dublin this morning.

The drugs were seized following the planned search of a property on the Rathmines Road at around 10am.

Gardaí said a man in his mid 20s was arrested at the scene and is currently being questioned at Rathmines garda station under section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996.

Officers said investigations are ongoing.

cocaine Rathmines cocaine seizure Source: Garda Press Office

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Cocaine worth €1.5 million seized in south Dublin

The drugs were discovered as part of a planned search by specialist officers.

Read: Who is National Party leader Justin Barrett? >