Two men have been charged after gardaí intercepted a multi-million-euro drug haul in Dublin, according to the Irish Independent.
The seizure took place during an operation in the Dublin area, with reports indicating that a large quantity of drugs was found concealed in a Smyths Toys shopping bag. The Irish Independent reports that the value of the haul is estimated to be in the multi-millions of euro.
The two men appeared in court in connection with the seizure, where they were charged. According to The Irish Times, the case involves an alleged cocaine “handover” in a Dublin car park, with a reported value of €1.9m. BBC reports put the total value of drugs seized at €2.3 million, while BreakingNews.ie has linked the incident to a €1.8m cocaine handover and a separate €2.2m drugs haul. The Journal also confirms the men appeared in court over the multimillion-euro seizures.
The exact breakdown of the figures and the full details of the operation have not been fully detailed in the available reports. The men have been charged and the case is progressing through the courts. Further reporting may clarify the precise value of the drugs and the specific charges each man faces.
