All seized drugs will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis and all items seized will be subject to further technical examination, gardaí said.

The man in his 30s has been charged and is due to appear before the evening sitting of Court 1, Criminal Court of Justice Dublin, on Saturday evening.

Bank drafts for €40,000, deeds for three Spanish properties and two cash counting machines were also seized.

This was part of an intelligence-led multi-agency operation in Tipperary Town.