In connection with an investigation into drug sales and distribution in Dublin, the Gardai have arrested one man and seized suspected cocaine worth €3.2 million.
The seizure and arrest followed a search of a residence in Clondalkin on Sunday evening.
Gardai located and seized more than 40 blocks of suspected cocaine during the search, having a street value of €3.2 million.
Gardaí also seized drug paraphernalia and €21,500 in cash.
The man, who is in his late 30s, was transported to Lucan Garda Station after being arrested and is being held there right now.
Separately, illegal drugs worth more than €250,000 were seized by Revenue in Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Officers searched a premises in the town and discovered cannabis herb and a small amount of ecstasy in parcels.
The drugs, worth €276,000, were concealed in the packages which originated from Europe.
They were headed to addresses in the counties of Wicklow, Westmeath, Waterford, Roscommon, and Dublin.