18/02/2015

Two Arrested After Street Search Uncovers Heroin

Two men were arrested following a stop and search in Dublin city centre that uncovered heroin worth an estimated €20,000.

Gardaí stopped the men on Store Street and uncovered the drugs.

Gardaí said the arrests are part of an ongoing intelligence led operation targeting the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the north inner city.

A spokeswoman said gardaí were using "advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals" and dismantle their networks.

She said street drug seizures played a "critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities".

(MH/IT)

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