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Major drugs seizure in west Dublin

Gardaí - Major drugs seizure
Gardaí - Major drugs seizure

One man has been arrested in connection with a major drugs seizure in west Dublin.

Approximately 420 kilograms of herbal cannabis, 10 kilograms of cocaine, a firearm and a quantity of ammunition was seized today in an industrial estate in west Dublin.

The seizure was part of an ongoing operation between Gardaí and members of several UK and European police forces.

Depending on analysis, the seizure may have a street value of up to €3.5 million. 

A man in his 20's from the Drimnagh area of Dublin has been arrested in connection with the seizure and is being held at Clondalkin Garda Station.