Man in court over seizure of €220,000 worth of suspected herbal cannabis near Kildare-Dublin border

A man aged in his 40s has been arrested as a result of the seizure. Photograph credit: An Garda Síochána Dublin.placeholder image
A man aged in his 40s has been arrested as a result of the seizure. Photograph credit: An Garda Síochána Dublin.

Investigations are ongoing

A man has appeared in court over the seizure of €220,000 worth of suspected herbal cannabis, which was discovered near the Kildare-Dublin border.

Commenting on the announcement, a garda spokesperson explained: "The man (40s) arrested in connection with the seizure of approximately €220,000 of herbal cannabis during an operation conducted by An Garda Síochána and Revenue's Customs Service in the Lucan area of County Dublin on Thursday, July 25, 2024, has since been charged.

"He [was] due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court today, Friday, July 26, 2024, at approximately 10.30am."

The spokesperson concluded: "Investigations ongoing."

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