Man due in court over heroin seizures in Dublin and Meath

A man arrested on Thursday in connection to a heroin seizure is due before court today, garda have confirmed.

The man in his 30s arrested in connection with the seizure of over €235,000 of suspected heroin during searches in Dublin and Meath on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 has been charged.

The man is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at 10.30am this morning, Friday 5th January 2024.

The searches were carried out on Wednesday, January 3, by gardaí from the Finglas Divisional Drugs Unit in an operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin area.

A follow-up search was later conducted by the Finglas Drugs Unit assisted by the Meath Drugs Unit at a premises near Navan in Meath where approximately €155,400 of suspected heroin was seized, along with a hydraulic press.