A site of the former Crown Paints premises in Coolock which was previously subject of several anti-immigrant protests.

Gardaí attached to Coolock District Drugs Unit found the drugs in a vehicle on the Malahide Road in Kinsealy on Friday.

The site on Malahide Road in Coolock has been the scene of protests and considerable unrest in recent weeks

An incident room has been established at Coolock Garda station to investigate recent unrest at the site on Malahide Road

Gardaí said scenes of public disorder broke out following a peaceful protest staged earlier in the day

Protests have been staged at the old Crown Paints site on the Malahide Road, which demonstrators believe is being considered for use to accommodate international protection applicants