03/04/2013

Man Arrested Following Drugs Find

Drugs with an estimated street value of €170,000 have been seized by gardai during a raid on a property in west Dublin.

Cocaine and cannabis was found during the raid at a house in Balgaddy. A gun and ammunition were also discovered.

A 37-year=old has been arrested and is being detained at Ronanstown Garda Station.

The raid was part of an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the areas of Ronanstown and Lucan.

(CD)

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