Over eight kilos of herbal cannabis, worth over €160,000 has been seized at a house in Dublin.

The drugs, which were concealed in the lining of a suitcase, which originated in Nigeria.

They were found during the planned search of a premises yesterday morning.

Two men, 22 and 37, were arrested at scene and taken to Blanchardstown Garda Station.

They have since been released without charge and files are being prepared for the DPP.