Two men in their 30s have been arrested after the seizure of €2.14 million worth of suspected cannabis and €231,350 in cash.
Gardaí intercepted a vehicle in Finglas, Dublin and conducted a search of a residence in Donore, Co Meath.
The operation, by members of the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, took place yesterday and was part of an intelligence-led investigation targeting transnational drug trafficking networks.
The men are being held at a garda station in Co Louth.
Head of the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, Detective Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland said: “This substantial seizure of cannabis and cash once again shows the vast profits being made by transnational organised crime groups, from casual drug use across Ireland.
“There is a direct link between personal use drugs consumption and the violence and drug related intimidation being experienced in communities.
“An Garda Síochána will continue to disrupt the drugs networks bringing drugs into our country and to make Ireland a hostile environment for these criminals to operate.
“Demand fuels supply. Please think before you use this festive period and play your part in making your community safer”.
The drugs seized are subject to forensic analysis and investigations are ongoing.
