Gardaí are continuing to question two men in connection with the discovery of drugs and a weapon in Dublin. 

Cannabis resin and prescribed drugs, with an estimated value of €13,000, were seized during a search of a house in the Rathsallagh area of Shankill.

A 52-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and was taken to at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station where he can be held for up to seven days.

Earlier today a second man, aged in his early 30s, was arrested in connection with the investigation.

He's being held at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station where he can be questioned for up to three days.

The drugs seizure was made as part of an operation targeting the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Shankill/Ballybrack area.