23/08/2016

Drugs And Submachine Gun Seized In Dublin

Gardaí have seized a large quantity of drugs and a submachine gun in Dublin.

Gardaí from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau made the discovery during the search of an apartment in the Castleknock area.

Six kilograms of cocaine, worth an estimated street value of over €400,000, along with the firearm and ammunition were found.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested and is being detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

(CD/JP)

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