Two men arrested over €3m heroin seizure as Gardai smash Mr Big's crime gang plot to smuggle smack onto Irish streets
GARDAI have smashed a plot by the crime gang run by 'Mr Big' to smuggle a huge batch of heroin into Ireland.
The mob's plans are now in ruin after officers from the
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Gardai arrested two men and seized around €3m worth of heroin following an operation in Dublin yesterday
During the operation, investigators arrested a man from
As the investigation continued, Gardai swooped on a home in Dublin and arrested a man from the
Both suspects are being held on possession of drugs with intent to supply.
They can be held for seven days before being released or charged.
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Detectives believe the drugs were destined for the Irish market.
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Gardai suspect the shipment was arranged by a Coolock based gang who work for 'Mr Big'.
One source said: 'This is yet another significant seizure of heroin destined for the Irish market.
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'Mr Big's associates are heavily involved in organised crime and this is just one strand of their criminal enterprises.
'Thankfully this part of Operation Tara has led to the disruption of their plan to bring heroin on to the streets.
'Mr Big's gang has an international reach and they have been targeted due to their ongoing involvement in the drugs trade.'
Gardai confirmed investigations were ongoing.
We will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country."
Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime, Angela Willis
A spokesperson said: 'As part of ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin based organised crime gangs, Gardai have arrested two men and seized €3m worth of heroin.
'Both men are currently detained at a Garda station in north Dublin.'
The drugs have been submitted to the Forensic Science Ireland for examination.
The huge heroin seizure was welcomed by Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis from the Gardai's Organised and Serious Crime.
The senior officer said: 'The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact and not only destroys people's own lives but leaves a lasting effect on entire communities in Ireland and elsewhere.
'Disrupting heroin trafficking remains a central focus of our work and we will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country.'
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