Three arrests after €692k worth of drugs seized in Dublin

The major drug seizure saw three arrests made. Picture: Gardai

Gardaí have arrested three people after a major drug seizure in Dublin this morning.

Searches were carried out in Coolock by local gardaí attached to the district drugs unit with assistance from the garda dog unit.

During the searches, approximately €692,000 worth of controlled drugs were seized, including:

• Approximately €400,000 of suspected cannabis, 
• €230,000 cocaine, 
• €60,000 valium and 
• €2,000 MDMA. 

Approximately €57,000 in cash was also recovered.

All drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.

Two men, aged 30s and 60s and a woman, aged 60s, have been arrested in connection with this seizure. 

A garda spokesperson confirmed: "All three are detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda Stations in the DMR North.

"Investigations are ongoing."