Four arrested after drugs seizures in Tipperary, Dublin

Four men have been arrested following separate drug seizures in Co Tipperary and Co Dublin.

Three men, one in his 40s and two in their 50s, were arrested following a seizure of cannabis plants and cannabis herb with an estimated combined street value of €700,000 in Co Tipperary.

The substances were recovered during a search of premises at Boytonrath, Boreen, Kileenasteena, New Inn. A cannabis grow house was discovered in the first premises, while a drying house was found in the second premises.

A single barrel shotgun was also discovered during the course of the search.

The men are being held in Tipperary and Cahir Garda stations under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

In a separate incident, a man (19) has been arrested following the seizure of cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €100,000 in north Dublin.

The seizure was made after gardaí searched a house in Santry this morning.

The man was arrested at the house. He is currently being held in Swords Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí say the arrest is part of a continuing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area.