National: Man, 20s, arrested as thousands worth of drugs, cash and 20 vehicles seized by Gardaí

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s after seizing 20 vehicles and thousands of euro worth of drugs and cash in a coordinated effort.

The search, conducted this Thursday, targeted individuals involved in crime utilising electric modes of transport.

The primary focus of the operation surrounded the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers and e-scooters which has caused potential harm and disruption to members of the local communities in the Clondalkin and Ballyfermot area.

During the course of the operation the following items were seized:

• 2 Electric Scooters
• 10 Electric Bikes
• 2 Stolen High Powered Motorbikes
• 5 Scrambler/Motorbikes
• 1 Quad Bike
• €8,800 Cash believed to be the proceeds of crime
• €36,000 Cannabis Herb
• €4800 Alprazolam Tablets

The arrested male is currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in West Dublin.

Chief Superintendent McNulty of the DMR West Division stated "the actions of Gardaí in this operation is a testament to their ongoing determination in targeting those who are causing harm and disruption to our communities on a daily basis”.

Gardaí from the Clondalkin and Ballyfermot stations were supported by specialist and intelligence units attached to the DMR Metropolitan Region.

Investigations are ongoing.