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Gardaí have displayed up to 2,000 cans and bottles of alcohol seized over three weekends in the greater Dublin area.

The value of the seizures is estimated at €5,000. Alcohol seized included well-known brands such as Budweiser and Guinness as well as budget-priced drinks such as Dutch Gold and Buckfast.