15/07/2019

Man Detained In Connection With Major Heroin Seizure

A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of heroin, worth an estimated €700,000.

The seizure was made during the search of a house in Tallaght on the evening of Sunday, 14 July.

The man, in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tallaght Garda Station for questioning.

He is expected to appear before a sitting of Tallaght District Court to face charges in connection with the case.


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