Two arrested following cocaine seizure worth €2.6m in Dublin

Two people have been arrested after gardaí seized cocaine worth €2.6m in Dublin. Picture: Garda Press

Two people have been arrested after gardaí seized cocaine worth €2.6m in Dublin.

Shortly after 8.30pm on Wednesday, gardaí intercepted two vehicles in the Swords area and also conducted a search of a home in Shankill.

During the course of the operation, gardaí discovered 38kg of cocaine, with an estimated street sale value of €2.6m, €66,000 in cash, a cocaine press, money counters, and other drug distribution paraphernalia.

A 28-year-old man, and a 22-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of facilitating and enhancing drug distribution activities for an organised crime group.

They are currently being held at a Garda station in Dublin where they can be held for up to seven days.

Commenting on the operation, assistant commissioner of organised and serious crime, Angela Willis said: "This is another significant seizure of cocaine which we believe was destined for the Christmas social scene in particular. 

"An Garda Síochána and our law enforcement partners are continuing to play our part in tackling drug-related organised crime and intimidation. 

"Think before you use this coming holiday season, as consumption fuels supply and demand in this harmful illicit industry. We all have a part to play.” 

Investigations are ongoing.