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The drugs seized by gardaí in Bray yesterday. An Garda Síochána
Bray

Man charged after €320,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co Wicklow

The drugs were found in a vehicle at a property in Bray yesterday evening.

LAST UPDATE | 4 Jul

A MAN HAS been charged in connection to the seizure of €320,000 worth of cannabis herb in Co Wicklow. 

At around 5pm yesterday, gardaí attached to the Bray District Drugs Unit searched a residence in Bray as part of Operation Tara. 

During the course of the search, approximately 16kg of suspected cannabis herb was found in a vehicle on the property.

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is €320,000. All drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene.

He has since been charged and is due to appear before Bray District Court this morning.

A garda spokesperson said investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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