27/10/2014

Man Arrested Following Drugs Raid

A man has been arrested following a drugs seizure in Dublin.

The raid was carried out at Grafton Hall, Aungier Street, in the south of the city at around 11.45pm on Saturday.

Gardaí have said a grow house was discovered at the premises and 101 cannabis plants were seized. They are thought to have an estimated value of €80,000.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is being detained at Kevin Street Garda Station.

It is understood the raid was part of an on-going operation into the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the south inner city area of Dublin.

(JP)

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