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26 Oct 2025

Gardaí seize two kilos of heroin and 'offensive weapons' as part of major operation

Searches took place at a number of properties across Dublin

Gardaí seize two kilos of heroin and 'offensive weapons' as part of major operation

Picture: An Garda Síochana

Gardaí seized €280,000 worth of suspected heroin and a number of offensive weapons during a search operation in Dublin city.

As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs, and criminal activity in the Dublin 2 area, Gardaí conducted a search operation at a number of properties in Dublin 8 on Friday afternoon, October 5.

Assistance was provided by the Armed Support Unit, the Street Crime Unit, the Divisional Crime Task Force and Gardaí attached to Operation Citizen.

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During the course of the search operation, approximately 2kg of suspected heroin was seized by Gardaí.

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is €280,000. The drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

A number of offensive weapons were also seized by Gardaí.

No arrests were made during yesterday's search operation, however investigations are ongoing.

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