Man arrested after seizure of €1.4 million in gold bullion, €460,000 in cash and €210,000 in drugs
The man in his 50s has since been charged and is due to appear in court on Monday 30 September.
Gardaí have seized €1.4 million in gold bullion, €460,000 in cash, and €210,000 in suspected cocaine in a search operation carried out in the Dublin region on Friday 27 September and Saturday 28 September.
A man in his 50s was arrested as part of the investigation and has since been charged. He is expected to appear before a sitting of Blanchardstown District Court at 10.30am on Monday 30 September.
Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) conducted the searches of residential and business premises.
The drugs found have been sent for further analysis. Investigations are ongoing.
Chief Superintendent Garrett Billings of DMR Regional office said: "This seizure is another example of the fine work members of An Garda Síochána do on a daily basis to keep our communities safe. This operation, conducted by the Dublin Crime Response Team, is intended to target, disrupt and bring to justice those who cause significant harm in society.”