COCAINE WORTH €70,000 and a firearm have been seized by gardaí in Dublin.

A planned search of a premises at Tolka Estate, Glasnevin was carried out at about 9pm yesterday.

Gardaí from the Finglas District Drugs Unit seized the firearm and cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000, pending analysis.

A man in his mid 30s was arrested a short time later in the Finglas area.

He is currently being detained at Finglas Garda Station under section two of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act.

Read: Man shot by police outside British House of Commons

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More