Teen arrested as Gardaí seize over €169,000 worth of Alprazolam tablets in North Dublin

Story by Eimer McAuley 

14th January 2023

A MALE IN his late teens has been arrested today following the seizure of 84,510 Alprazolam tablets with an estimated value of €169,020 in North Dublin. 

The tablets seized by Gardai.

The tablets were discovered during a joint operation targeting persons suspected to be involved in an organised crime group in the area. 

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The operation was carried out by the Coolock District Drug Unit and the Revenue Customs Service. 

The male youth who was arrested is being detained at Ballymun Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.