Arrests following drugs and firearms find near Dunshaughlin

Gardai have arrested two men following the seizure of heroin and crack cocaine and a firearm on Tuesday morning at Pelletstown, close to Drumree.

Gardai from the Special Crime Task Force, in collaboration with specialised units from the Dublin Region, Armed Support Unit and Gardai from the Meath Division carried out an intelligence led operation targeting organised crime.

During the course of a search, heroin and crack cocaine with an estimated street value €60,000 (pending analysis), were recovered along with approximately €50,000 in cash. A sub machine gun (subject to technical examination) was also recovered. Two males, aged 35  and 23, have been arrested and are currently detained at Blanchardstown and Finglas Garda stations under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.  

The location of this find is currently preserved and further searches will be carried out in the morning, 15th March.