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Belfast Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Two men arrested after gardai seize 3 million euro worth of heroin
It comes amid ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin-based organised crime gangs. Garda members from the Garda National Drugs And Organised Crime Bureau intercepted and searched a vehicle in the Coolock area on Friday. During the search, approximately 21 kilos of suspected heroin was seized. The drugs have been submitted to Forensic Science Ireland for examination. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and another man, aged in his 40s, was detained at a different location following additional enquiries. Both men are being held at a Garda station in north Dublin under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime Angela Willis said: 'The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact, and not only destroys people's own lives but leaves a lasting effect on entire communities in Ireland and elsewhere. 'Disrupting heroin trafficking remains a central focus of our work and we will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country.'
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two men arrested over €3m heroin seizure as Gardai smash Mr Big's crime gang plot to smuggle smack onto Irish streets
GARDAI have smashed a plot by the crime gang run by 'Mr Big' to smuggle a huge batch of heroin into Ireland. The mob's plans are now in ruin after officers from the 1 Gardai arrested two men and seized around €3m worth of heroin following an operation in Dublin yesterday During the operation, investigators arrested a man from As the investigation continued, Gardai swooped on a home in Dublin and arrested a man from the Both suspects are being held on possession of drugs with intent to supply. They can be held for seven days before being released or charged. READ MORE IRISH NEWS Detectives believe the drugs were destined for the Irish market. Although Gardai suspect the shipment was arranged by a Coolock based gang who work for 'Mr Big'. One source said: 'This is yet another significant seizure of heroin destined for the Irish market. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN 'Mr Big's associates are heavily involved in organised crime and this is just one strand of their criminal enterprises. 'Thankfully this part of Operation Tara has led to the disruption of their plan to bring heroin on to the streets. 'Mr Big's gang has an international reach and they have been targeted due to their ongoing involvement in the drugs trade.' Gardai confirmed investigations were ongoing. We will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country." Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime, Angela Willis A spokesperson said: 'As part of ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin based organised crime gangs, Gardai have arrested two men and seized €3m worth of heroin. 'Both men are currently detained at a Garda station in north Dublin.' The drugs have been submitted to the Forensic Science Ireland for examination. The huge heroin seizure was welcomed by Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis from the Gardai's Organised and Serious Crime. The senior officer said: 'The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact and not only destroys people's own lives but leaves a lasting effect on entire communities in Ireland and elsewhere. 'Disrupting heroin trafficking remains a central focus of our work and we will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country.'
Irish Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardai smash gang as heroin worth €3m seized and two men arrested
Two men have been arrested after gardai seized approximately €3m worth of heroin following an operation in Dublin on Friday. The operation was part of ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin based organised crime groups. Garda members from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau intercepted and searched a vehicle in the Coolock area. During this search approximately 21 kilos of suspected heroin (subject to analysis) was seized. The drugs have been submitted to the Forensic Science Ireland for examination. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and another man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at a different location following additional enquiries. Both men are currently detained at a Garda station in north Dublin under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. Commenting on the operation Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime, Angela Willis said: "The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact, and not only destroys people's own lives but leaves a lasting affect on entire communities in Ireland and elsewhere. "Disrupting heroin trafficking remains a central focus of our work and we will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country.'
ITV News
03-05-2025
- ITV News
Two arrested after Gardai seize 3 million euros of heroin in north Dublin
Two men have been arrested after gardai seized 3 million euro worth of heroin in north Dublin. It comes amid ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin-based organised crime gangs. Garda members from the Garda National Drugs And Organised Crime Bureau intercepted and searched a vehicle in the Coolock area on Friday. During the search, approximately 21 kilos of suspected heroin was seized. The drugs have been submitted to Forensic Science Ireland for examination. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and another man, aged in his 40s, was detained at a different location following additional enquiries. Both men are being held at a Garda station in north Dublin under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime Angela Willis said: 'The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact, and not only destroys people's own lives but leaves a lasting effect on entire communities in Ireland and elsewhere. 'Disrupting heroin trafficking remains a central focus of our work and we will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country.'
Sunday World
03-05-2025
- Sunday World
Two men arrested as gardai seize €3m worth of heroin in Dublin
"The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact' Two men have been arrested after gardai seized approximately €3 million worth of heroin in Dublin yesterday. Members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau stopped and searched a vehicle in the Coolock area as part of ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin-based organised crime gangs. They discovered approximately 21 kilos of suspected heroin, 'subject to analysis' as part of the search and one man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene. Another man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at a different location 'following additional enquiries'. The drugs have been submitted to the Forensic Science Ireland for examination. 'Both men are currently detained at a Garda station in north Dublin under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007,' a Garda spokesperson added. Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime, Angela Willis added: "The sale and supply of heroin has an especially harmful impact, and not only destroys people's own lives but leaves a lasting effect on entire communities in Ireland and elsewhere. "Disrupting heroin trafficking remains a central focus of our work and we will continue to target the criminal organisations that operate at a global level with the intention of impacting the lives of ordinary people all over this country.'
