DUBLIN, Ireland - A search of s home in South Dublin on Thursday night has yielded a massive quantity of cannabis,
The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara.
During the raid, the Dublin Crime Response Team seized approximately 73 kg of cannabis herb and 10 kg of cannabis resin, with a combined value of approximately €1.52 million.
The drugs seized are now subject to technical analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
Two men aged in their 50's have been arrested in connection with the investigation, and are currently detained at Garda Stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
"This is yet another example of the relentless efforts by members of An Garda Síochána to target criminality that causes the most harm in our communities," Acting Assistant Commissioner Dublin Metropolitan Region, Jonathan Roberts said Friday.
"This seizure of illicit drugs in a specific targeted operation, in addition to a number of other significant seizures in the city centre and across the region in the past number of days demonstrates our commitment to removing harmful drugs from circulation."
"An Garda Siochána remains committed to bringing those willing to engage in the supply of illicit drugs before the courts," the assistsance commissioner of the Dublin Region said.
Gardai say investigations are ongoing.
