Man, 20s, arrested after €720k worth of cannabis seized at Dublin Airport 

The discovery of vacuum-packed cannabis was made as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officers

The cannabis was discovered concealed in vacuum-packed packages in the luggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight from Toronto, Canada.

A man in his 20s has been arrested after 36kgs of cannabis, with an estimated value of €720,000, was seized at Dublin Airport.

The cannabis was discovered concealed in vacuum-packed packages in the luggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight from Toronto, Canada.

The discovery was made as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officers.

The man has since been charged. He is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Monday.

Investigations are ongoing.

In a statement, Revenue Official said: "This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. 

"If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295"