An 18 year old man has been arrested following the seizure of drugs worth €140,000 in Dublin.

Heroin along with 2000 euro in cash was discovered following the search of a house in Ballymun yesterday afternoon.

Members of the local District Drugs unit carried out the search as part of a ongoing operation to combat drug dealing in the area.

The 18 year old is being questioned at Ballymun Garda Station.