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Sunday World
6 hours ago
- Sunday World
Man and teen girl charged after seizure of cannabis worth €240,000 in Dublin
They are due to appear before the courts A man in his thirties and a teenage girl have been arrested and charged following the seizure of €240,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin. 12 kg of the drug was seized at two locations in Swords as part of an intelligence-led operation between Revenue, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), and Coolock District Drug Unit. They were detained at Garda Stations in Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act 1996. The seized cannabis News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday June 10 The male is set to appear before Balbriggan District Court this morning, while the female will appear at the same court at a later date. In a statement, An Garda Siochana said: 'Gardaí have charged the two individuals that were arrested following the seizure by Revenue officers of 12kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €240,000 at two separate locations in Swords, Co. Dublin on Monday, 9th June 2025. 'The male, aged in his 30s has been charged in relation to the seizure and is due to appear before Balbriggan District Court this morning Tuesday 10th June, 2025 at 10.30am. 'The female adult, aged in her late teens, was charged in relation to the seizure and released on bail. She is due to appear before Balbriggan District Court at a later date.' A spokesperson for Revenue added: 'This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing joint investigations involving organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. 'If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on phone number 1800 295 295.'
Dublin Live
21 hours ago
- Dublin Live
Cannabis worth €250,000 seized following joint operation in North Dublin
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 Two people have been arrested after cannabis worth an estimated €240,000 was seized in North Dublin. The drugs were discovered following searches of two locations in Swords earlier today. The seizure was made as the result of a joint operation conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Revenue's Customs Service and Coolock District Drug Unit. Officers seized a total of 12kg of herbal cannabis in the raids. A man aged in his 30s and an adult woman in her teens were arrested at separate locations following the seizures. They are currently detained in Garda Stations in North Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. Gardai said investigations into the seizure are ongoing. A Revenue spokeswoman added: "This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing joint investigations involving organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 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.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Irish Examiner
Two arrested in connection with 12kg cannabis seizure worth €240,000 in North Dublin
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s and an adult woman in connection with the seizure of 12kg of cannabis in Swords, Co Dublin. Revenue officers seized the drugs worth around €240,000 from two seperate locations on Monday, June 9. According to a garda spokesperson, the seizure was "a result of a joint operation conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Revenue's Customs Service and Coolock District Drug Unit." The arrested are currently detained in garda stations in North Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. Investigations are ongoing. Read More Farmer 'did not realise he was badly burnt' by smouldering stick, coroner told
Sunday World
6 days ago
- General
- Sunday World
Judge who oversaw Carlow shooter's release on bail wants to ‘set record straight'
'It's embarrassing what's in the papers,' he said. 'Gardaí in their view saw fit to consent to strict bail conditions in lieu of remand in custody'. A judge who oversaw the court sitting when Carlow gunman Evan Fitzgerald was released on bail on firearms charges has said he wants to 'set the record straight'. Judge Desmond Zaidan today hit out at 'sensational headlines' as well as 'misinformation', saying his powers had ceased once gardaí consented to Mr Fitzgerald being freed from custody. The 22-year-old appeared before Naas District Court on March 4, 2024, after being arrested as part of a garda investigation into the sale of firearms on the Dark Web. Fitzgerald, of Portrush Upper in Kiltegan, Co Wicklow, walked free from court along with his two co-accused after gardaí consented to bail on strict conditions. Evan Fitzgerald News in 90 June 4th On Sunday night he discharged a number of shots in a Carlow shopping centre before taking his own life. No other injuries were reported from the gunfire while a young girl was injured running from the scene. He was due to appear before the court again today for service of the book of evidence and was facing 13 charges of possessing firearms, ammunition and explosive substances. Detective Garda Brian Foran, of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), this afternoon made an application to have the charges against Evan Fitzgerald withdrawn on direction from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Evan Fitzgerald at Naas District Court last year (File photo by Steve Humphreys) During the proceedings, the court was told that Fitzgerald was deceased, with Judge Zaidan describing it as a suicide. The judge then addressed recent media reporting of the incident in Carlow, specifically on the issue of bail when Mr Fitzgerald first appeared before him last year. He said there had been a 'lot of misinformation in the press' and that gardaí had consented to bail. This, the judge said, meant he had no jurisdiction to oppose bail. 'So please, members of the press, please report sensibly', he said, asking journalists present to 'tread very carefully'. Judge Zaidan said bail had been granted with no objection from gardaí on strict bail conditions in lieu of custody. He said 'no judge has the power to overturn that' order from March 4, 2024. He addedsaid both he and his staff had since listened to visual and audio recordings of the court proceedings from that day. 'It's embarrassing what's in the papers,' he said. 'Gardaí in their view saw fit to consent to strict bail conditions in lieu of remand in custody'. The judge also said there were 'some sensational headlines' about objecting to bail. 'The reality is the gardaí consented to bail, my function ceased straight away. I have to set the record straight.' Judge Zaidan said that, while he hadn't been named in media reports, added that everyone knew what judge was sitting in Naas District Court. 'A lot of my friends are ringing me saying 'Des, everyone knows where you are'. Detective Garda Foran told the judge that, while he himself wasn't present in court that day, the issue wasn't in dispute. Judge Zaidan continued: 'I could not go behind that consent because I would be seen to acting outside of my powers. You see why I'm saying this, there's been a lot of headlines about a man on bail, no, at least report it, don't omit certain key things'. He noted that the charges against Evan Fitzgerald were contained in the book of evidence and said that the charges could formally be withdrawn in the circuit court.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two men, 60s, arrested after Meath Gardai seize 57kg in drugs worth €5.4m as part of joint intelligence operation
TWO men have been arrested after €5.4million worth of drugs was found during a search in Meath yesterday. During the search, 20kg of diamorphine or The seizure was a result of an intelligence-led joint operation conducted by Revenue's Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Eastern Region colleagues. The Meath/Westmeath Divisional Drugs and Crime Units also assisted. The two men, aged in their 60s, are currently detained at a Garda Station in Meath under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act 1996. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Investigations are ongoing. In a statement today Gardai said: "Gardai arrested two men following the seizure by Revenue officers of 20kg of diamorphine (heroin) and 37kg of cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €5,390,000 in Co. Meath yesterday, Tuesday 27th May 2025. "This seizure was made as a result of an intelligence-led joint operation conducted by Revenue's Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Eastern Region colleagues, the Meath/Westmeath Divisional Drugs and Crime Units. "The two men, aged in their 60s, are currently detained at a Garda Station in Meath under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act 1996. Most read in Irish News "Investigations remain ongoing." Separately, Gardai have Gardai roll out new tool in crackdown on e-scooters The incident took place in The passenger is a wheelchair user and had been assisted into the When the He was said to be brandishing what the driver believed to be a firearm. The masked man then ordered the driver out of the car. Gardai said that the suspect made off in the taxi before stopping after half a kilometre. He then pulled the passenger out of the car and threw him to the side of the road. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION In a statement, Gardai appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information. The statement reads: "No injuries were sustained. Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in Dundalk town, Roden Place, Francis Street or Jocelyn Street areas between 10:00pm and 10;50pm and who may have witnessed this The suspect is described as being of average height and heavy set. Gardai added that he was wearing a black monkey hat. Cops are also appealing for anyone with camera footage to come forward. The statement continued: "Additionally, they are appealing for those with camera footage, including dash cam footage, from the location at the time to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. "Investigations are ongoing." 1 €5.4million worth of drugs was found Credit: HANDOUT
