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03/08/2015
Two Arrested In Drug Raids
Two men have been arrested in connection with drugs seized during raids in the Shankill/Ballybrack area.
Gardaí launched the raids on Friday, 31 July as part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs.
Cannabis resin and prescribed drugs with an estimated value of €13,000, pending analysis were seized at a house in the Rathsallagh area, Shankill. A firearm, ammunition and a sum of cash were also seized during this search.
A man, 52 years, was arrested at scene and is currently detained at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
A second man, early 30's was arrested today, Saturday 1st August 2015 and is detained under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 as amended at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.
(MH)
Gardaí launched the raids on Friday, 31 July as part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs.
Cannabis resin and prescribed drugs with an estimated value of €13,000, pending analysis were seized at a house in the Rathsallagh area, Shankill. A firearm, ammunition and a sum of cash were also seized during this search.
A man, 52 years, was arrested at scene and is currently detained at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
A second man, early 30's was arrested today, Saturday 1st August 2015 and is detained under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 as amended at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.
(MH)
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