Three men have been arrested after Gardai seized drugs, dogs, and cars in a major search operation yesterday.
The officers carried out a joint-agency search operation at St Margaret’s Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11 on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
The search was conducted by Gardaí from the DMR North Divisional Crime Task Force Unit along with the DMR North Divisional Search Team, the Garda Armed Support Unit, and regular units from Ballymun and Coolock, alongside personnel from Dublin City Council and volunteers from My Lovely Horse.
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During the course of the search, they discovered cannabis herb with a value of €30,400, alongside a number of tools and electrical items that are understood to be stolen.
They also seized four vehicles and a trailer as well as a number of items of clothing, bags, and a watch, which were all seized.
Sixteen puppies were rescued during the operation and are currently in the care of My Lovely Horse and are receiving veterinary attention.
The three men - aged in their 20s, 30s, and 40s - were arrested during the course of the operation and have since been charged.
According to a garda statement: “The males in their 20s and 40s are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning, Thursday 6th April 2023, while the male in his 30s is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at a later date”.
Investigations are ongoing.
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