Dublin drugs raid nets €170,000 in narcotics and cash
A man was apprehended following a significant drugs seizure in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Gardaí recovered over €167,000 worth of narcotics and thousands in cash during a targeted operation by the Dublin Crime Response Team on 15 October 2026.
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An Garda Síochána
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As part of an ongoing effort to disrupt controlled drug distribution in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, Gardaí conducted a search at a residence in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, on 15 October 2026. This operation was led by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT).
During the search, officers seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €113,100 and cocaine worth around €45,600. Additional substances confiscated included MDMA powder (€4,260), MDMA tablets (€2,570), Psilocin (€980), and LSD (€600). Alongside the drugs, €4,575 in cash and drug paraphernalia such as scales and a vacuum sealer were also recovered.
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Dublin Garda station. The seized substances will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for detailed analysis, and investigations remain ongoing.
During the search, officers seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €113,100 and cocaine worth around €45,600. Additional substances confiscated included MDMA powder (€4,260), MDMA tablets (€2,570), Psilocin (€980), and LSD (€600). Alongside the drugs, €4,575 in cash and drug paraphernalia such as scales and a vacuum sealer were also recovered.
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Dublin Garda station. The seized substances will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for detailed analysis, and investigations remain ongoing.
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