An operation involving officers from Revenue Commissioners Customs and An Garda Síochána has resulted in the seizure of approximately 30 kg of herbal cannabis, with a market value of approximately €600,000, at Shannon Airport in County Clare.
A male in his 20s has now been arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in the Clare/Tipperary division, under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
The seized cannabis will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis. Investigations remain ongoing at this time.
Members of the public or businesses with information relevant to this investigation are encouraged to contact the Revenue Commissioners confidentially on Tel: 1800 295 295 or to engage with An Garda Síochána as appropriate.
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