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Cannabis worth €400k seized in Dublin

An Garda Síochána A large quantity of vacuum sealed green cannabis sits on a blue tableAn Garda Síochána
A combined weight of 20kg was seized by An Garda Síochána

A man in his 40s has been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth €400,000 (£338,000).

This follows a search conducted by An Garda Síochána (Irish police) in Swords, County Dublin, on Saturday.

During this search, 40 vacuum-sealed bags of cannabis with a combined weight of 20kg were seized, along with €7,000 (£6,000) in cash.

Gardaí said the drugs will be sent for forensic analysis.

Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary said: "This large seizure is another step towards the dismantling of this gang, from whom An Garda Síochána... have now seized over €2 million in illegal drugs.

"An Garda Síochána's continued efforts will ensure that those in our communities who are involved in criminal activity will be targeted and brought to justice."