Man (30s) arrested after almost €125,000 worth of cocaine and medical heroin seized in Dublin

Gardaí discovered the drugs in Clondalkin earlier today.

By Stephen McDermott Monday 15 Feb 2021, 2:34 PM

Feb 15th 2021, 2:34 PM 17,076 Views 20 Comments

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Image: Niall Carson/PA

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A MAN IN his 30s has been arrested after almost €125,000 worth of cocaine and diamorphine were seized in Dublin.

The seizure was made following the search of an apartment in the New Road area of Clondalkin.

During the course of the search, gardaí discovered €122,220 worth of suspected diamorphine (medical-grade heroin) and €2,000 worth of suspected cocaine.

The man was arrested at the scene and taken to Clondalkin garda station, where he is currently detained under Section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

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Man (30s) arrested after almost €125,000 worth of cocaine and medical heroin seized in Dublin