Investigations are ongoing.
Revenue officers have seized Ketamine, MDMA, and cocaine found in a premises in a midlands town today.
As a result of 'risk profiling', an examination of parcels at a premises in Athlone led to the discovery of the drugs which were destined for an address in Dublin.
Just under 2 kilos of ketamine, 313 grams of MDMA tablets, 118 grams of MDMA powder, and 31 grams of cocaine were found.
The drugs have an estimated street value of €146,000.
Revenue officers seized 210 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €4.2 million at Dublin Port today.
The illicit drugs were discovered concealed in large steel containers within three pallets originating from Germany and were destined for an address in Dublin.
In a separate operation today at Dublin Port, Revenue officers seized approximately 10 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €200,000.
The discovery was made when Revenue officers stopped and searched a vehicle which had arrived from the United Kingdom.
A man in his 30s was arrested by An Garda Síochána and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act), 1996 at a Garda Station in Dublin. Investigations are ongoing.
Finally, also yesterday in another standalone operation, as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog James, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized over 9 kgs of cannabis resin with an estimated value of €54,000.
The illegal drugs were discovered in a parcel which had originated in Spain and were destined for an address in Dublin. Investigations are ongoing.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
Investigations are ongoing.
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