The drugs were disguised in 2,000 bags of charcoal
Gardai have seized cocaine with an estimated street value of 35 million euro.
The drugs were disguised in 2,000 bags of charcoal and smuggled in two large containers from South America to Rotterdam.
The containers which were destined for Ireland were detained by Dutch Police and handed over to Gardaí at Dublin Port.
Forensic Science Ireland is examining the coal bags to determine the total amount of cocaine seized, but it's estimated to weigh up to half a tonne.
Former assistant Garda commissioner, Pat Leahy, says it's a big blow to criminal gangs.
The Garda Síochána, through the GNDOCB is leading in an investigation involving a significant international dimension, relating to suspected importation of cocaine into Europe and Ireland, in particular, from South America.
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) July 14, 2021
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Pat Leahy, says the criminal gang involved went to great lengths to conceal the drugs
Justice Minister Heather Humphreys says the seizure is very significant in the fight against drugs
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