Man due before court over €1.5 million cocaine seizure

The seizure occurred in Rathmines yesterday morning as part of Operation Thor.

By Gráinne Ní Aodha Saturday 19 Nov 2016, 12:29 PM

Nov 19th 2016, 12:29 PM 9,806 Views No Comments

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Image: Garda Press Office

Image: Garda Press Office

GARDAÍ HAVE CHARGED a 26-year-old man in connection with a drug seizure which occurred yesterday in Rathmines, Dublin 6.

He is due to appear before Dublin District Court, Criminal Courts of Justice this afternoon at 12 midday.

Yesterday morning, gardaí seized 22kgs of cocaine valued at €1.5 million in a raid on a property in Rathmines.

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

Officers said investigations are ongoing.

Comments have been closed as a case is due before the courts.

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Man due before court over €1.5 million cocaine seizure

The seizure occurred in Rathmines yesterday morning as part of Operation Thor.

Read: Cocaine worth €1.5 million seized in south Dublin