14/08/2008

Intelligence Leads To Drug Seizure

Gardaí have detained four men following an intelligence operation in Co Dublin.

Gardaí from the Organised Crime Unit, the National Drug Unit , National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and local units stopped four cars on the Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown shortly after 9.00pm on Wednesday night.

Gardaí were able to seize 6kg of heroin that is believed by the officers to be worth an estimated €1.2 Million.

The four males, who are in their 20's, were arrested and are currently being detained at Clondalkin and Ballyfermot Garda Stations under drug trafficing Act. And can expect to be detained for up to seven days.

(DW)


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