Revenue seize herbal cannabis worth €400,000

Yesterday (19/05/2022), Revenue officers seized approximately 20kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €400,000 as part of an intelligence led operation targeting individuals involved in an organised crime group operating in the West Dublin area.  

The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and the Clondalkin Divisional Drugs Unit.

Investigations are ongoing.

This operation was part of Revenue’s ongoing joint investigations targeting the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 20/05/2022]