Half a million euro worth of cannabis seized as gardaí target drugs gang

A house on Sundrive Road was raided last night. No arrests have been made.

By Daragh Brophy Tuesday 22 Jul 2014, 10:28 AM

Jul 22nd 2014, 10:28 AM 8,769 Views 53 Comments

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Image: Garda Press

Image: Garda Press

OVER HALF A million euro worth of drugs has been seized at a house in west Dublin, following a garda operation yesterday evening.

Gardaí from Kevin Street Drug Unit, supported by officers from the local area, carried out a planned search of the house on Sundrive Road, Dublin 12.

Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of around €570,000 was seized.

“Other items associated with the supply of drugs were also recovered,” according to gardaí.

No arrests have been made.

The raid, carried out as part of an intelligence-led operation, was aimed at dismantling a criminal network operating in the area.

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Half a million euro worth of cannabis seized as gardaí target drugs gang

A house on Sundrive Road was raided last night. No arrests have been made.