A man in his 30s has been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth €730,000 by Irish police (Gardaí) and Revenue officials in Tallaght, Dublin. The discovery was made during a search of a van on Friday, February 20, 2026, according to reports from BreakingNews.ie and the Irish Mirror.
The operation, which involved a significant Garda presence, resulted in the recovery of a substantial quantity of cannabis. While initial reports from Dublin Live indicated a seizure value of €700,000, subsequent confirmations from Gardaí and the Irish Mirror place the value at €730,000. The man is currently being held in custody.
The search was conducted as part of ongoing investigations targeting drug trafficking in the Dublin region. Revenue officials assisted Gardaí in the operation, highlighting a collaborative effort between the two agencies. No details have been released regarding the origin of the cannabis or its intended destination.
Forty-five Gardaí have recently been assigned to stations in South Dublin, according to Echo.ie, though it is currently unclear if this reallocation of resources was directly related to this specific operation. The Gardaí have not commented on any potential link.
Investigations are continuing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses. As of Saturday, February 21, 2026, Gardaí have not released any further statements regarding the investigation.
