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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Man, 50s, quizzed over €2.1m drug seizure after dog sniffs out 93 packages hidden in truck in Co Cork
A MAN, aged in his fifties, is being questioned in connection with the seizure of 107kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €2.1 million in the Port of Cork on Sunday. The joint seizure by Advertisement The truck had originated from Zeebrugge Port in The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by the In July last year, he played a vital role in the seizure by Customs Officers of €4 million worth of illegal cigarettes being smuggled through the Port. A month later, the pup detected another cache of €3.42m cigarettes with a value of €2.9m at the same port. Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS In a statement this morning, gardai confirmed that investigations into the weekend's €2.1m cannabis seizure are "ongoing". The arrested man is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Southern Region of the country and being quizzed by officers. A spokesperson said: "Gardai and Revenue officers seized approximately 107kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €2.1 million in the Port of Cork today, 28th July 2025. "A total of 93 packages were concealed in the truck, with a total weight of 107.2kg. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "The estimated street value of the cannabis is €2.1 million (subject to analysis). The truck had arrived from Belgium. "The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by the Cork Divisional Drugs Unit and Revenue's Customs Service. "Gardai arrested a man, aged in his 50s, who is currently being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the Southern Region. "Investigations are ongoing." Advertisement 1 The man arrested in connection with the seizure is being quizzed by gardai Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man, 30s, arrested as gardai seize €2.2m worth of drugs after vehicle intercepted and house search
A MAN has been arrested after €2.2million worth of drugs was seized by the Gardai. The haul was made after the cops "intercepted a vehicle" on the M7 Advertisement The operation is an enhanced national anti- Approximately €100,000 worth of suspected cocaine was discovered and seized in his vehicle. A man, 30s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in the Advertisement READ MORE ON GARDA After the incident, a follow-up search was conducted of a residence in West Dublin, which resulted in a further seizure of drugs. They seized an estimated €160,000 of A quantity of The seized drugs with a total estimated worth of €2.2million have been forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Advertisement Most read in Irish News The spokesperson for the Gardai confirmed the investigation is ongoing. Separately, Gardai believe that a major Scottish crime gang masterminded the shipment of Gardai release video showing secret smuggling compartment in lorry caught with €10.6m of cocaine Investigators from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Bureau are also probing if the mob had 'logistical support' from representatives of transnational crime gangs based in As the investigation continues into Advertisement FOUR ARRESTS OVER SEIZURE OF DRUGS One, 39, is based in the Highlands in Another, 40, is from the Pollock area of All four are being held on suspicion of their involvement in this year's biggest seizure of Advertisement One source said: 'These suspects are considered to be important cogs of this organised crime group. 'The Scottish-based gangs are heavily involved in transnational drug trafficking but this smuggling route is now dismantled. 'All four are very experienced and this was a very professional drug smuggling operation. 'Crime gangs are deliberately targeting fishermen and others who are corrupted by money and greed. Advertisement 'There is no doubt that these individuals were critical enablers for this criminal organisation.' 1 Gardai have seized €2.2million worth of suspected drugs Credit: Garda Press Office
Irish Examiner
12-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
More than €2m worth of drugs seized by gardaí after intercpeting vehicle
Over €2m of illegal drugs including cocaine and ketamine were seized by Gardai in Co Laois on Friday and a man was arrested. The seizure was part of on-going investigations under Operation Tara, a project targeting drug trafficking networks. The Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau with assistance from the Clondalkin Drugs Unit stopped a vehicle on the M7 motorway in Co Laois on Friday evening. Approximately €100,000 worth of suspected cocaine was discovered and seized by Gardaí. A male, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in Dublin. A follow-up search was conducted of a residence in West Dublin. This led to a further seizure of an estimated €160,000 worth of cannabis, €1.2m ketamine, €530,000 in cocaine and €210,000 worth of diamorphine. Cash and a number of items were also seized by Gardaí. The seized drugs has an estimated street value of €2.2m according to a Garda spokesman. They have been forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Investigations are ongoing. Operation Tara was launched in July 2021. 'The focus of Operation Tara is to disrupt, dismantle and prosecute drug trafficking networks, at all levels - international, national, local - involved in the importation, distribution, cultivation, production, local sale and supply of controlled drugs,' the Garda spokesman said on Saturday.
Dublin Live
07-07-2025
- Dublin Live
Three arrested after over €1.5 million worth of cannabis seized at Dublin Airport in last 48 hours
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Three people have been arrested after over €1.5 million worth of cannabis was seized at Dublin Airport in the last 48 hours. Revenue officers seized 52kgs of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €1,040,000, at Dublin Airport on Sunday. The cannabis was discovered concealed in vacuum packed packages within the baggage of 2 passengers who had disembarked a flight that came from the USA. A man in his 30s, and a woman in her 40s, were subsequently arrested by gardai and have since appeared before the Courts. And today, Revenue officers made a separate seizure of approximately 23kgs of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €462,000, at the Airport. Following an indication by drug detection dog, Jack, the cannabis was discovered concealed in vacuum packed packages within the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight from Thailand. A man in his 30s was subsequently arrested by gardai and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, at a garda station in the city. A Revenue spokesperson said: "Investigations into both seizures are ongoing. These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Journal
27-06-2025
- The Journal
Gardaí have seized four 3D printed guns and drugs in Tipperary and Clare raids
GARDAÍ HAVE SEIZED a large quantity of drugs and 3D printed guns in a search operation in County Clare. In an ongoing operation gardaí from the Clare/Tipperary Division have hit a number of properties on 17 June in Co Tipperary and this morning in Shannon, County Clare. A total of four 3D printed guns were recovered. A garda spokesperson said that the search on 17 June Gardaí attached to the Tipperary Drugs Unit searched a property and found two 3D printed firearms along with ammunition were seized. They also found cocaine to the value of €2,500 and €1,000 worth of cannabis was found. Advertisement 'On 27 June 2025 members of the Shannon Detective Unit, Divisional Drugs Units, Armed Support Unit and the Regional Dog Unit carried out searches at four domestic residences in Co. Clare. 'Two 3D printed firearms along with ammunition were seized. In addition, cocaine to the value of €18,400 and cannabis to the value of €200, a large volume of counterfeit clothing and a quantity of cash was seized. 'A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested and conveyed to Garda Stations in Co. Clare. They are currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offenses Against the State Act 1939 and Section Two of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 respectively,' the spokesperson said. The arrested suspects can be held for a maximum of three days. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
