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Two men charged in connection with €2.4 million worth of cannabis seized in Dublin

The seizure was made after two vehicles and a home were searched.

LAST UPDATE | 21 Feb 2023

TWO MEN HAVE been charged in connection with the seizure of an estimated €2.4 million worth of cannabis in Dublin yesterday.

Gardaí carried out an operation in South Dublin yesterday as part of Operation Tara and an ongoing investigation targeting serious organised criminal activity in the Dublin region. 

Two vehicles were intercepted by gardaí in the Tallaght area. Gardaí also searched a residential address in the Knocklyon area. 

During the course of these searches, 120kg of cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €2.4 million was seized. 

The drugs will be sent for further analysis. 

The two men, aged in their 40s, were arrested and taken to Rathfarnham and Tallaght Garda Stations. They have since been charged. 

Both men are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice tomorrow morning at 10.30am.

Investigations are ongoing.

Comments are closed as persons have been charged.

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