Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Valerie Everett via Flickr

Two men arrested in €150,000 cocaine raid in west Dublin

‘Drug paraphernalia’ was also discovered when gardaí searched the house in Blanchardstown.

TWO MEN HAVE been arrested after garda drug specialists mounted a raid on a house in Blanchardstown, west Dublin.

A large stockpile of cocaine with an estimated street value of €150,000 was seized during the raid.

The house in the Fortlawn area was searched by officers from the Blanchardstown Drug Unit at around 8.30pm on Friday. Cocaine was removed from the property, along with what gardaí said was other drug paraphernalia.

The two men arrested, aged 32 and 33, have been in custody at Blanchardstown garda station over the weekend. They are expected to appear in court tomorrow morning to face charges in relation to the incident.

Gardaí have said investigations are ongoing.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
10 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds