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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Man, 20s, arrested as gardai seize cocaine, ketamine & MDMA worth €415k after major ‘targeted searches' in Dublin
A MAN in his 20s has been arrested after gardai seized drugs worth an estimated €415,500 in the capital. Cops searched multiple industrial premises in the west 2 The recovered drugs include 1.65kg of cocaine, 4kg of ketamine, and 1kg of MDMA Credit: garda info During the search, The total estimated value of the seizure is approximately €415,500, pending further analysis. A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested and remains in custody under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act, 1996 at a Garda station in Dublin. The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis and gardai confirmed 'investigations are ongoing'. Read more in News A garda spokesperson said: 'On 28th May 2025, as part of Operation Tara, the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) carried out an operation targeting a criminal group in West Dublin. "During targeted searches of multiple industrial premises in the West Dublin area, members of the DCRT seized quantities of cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, a hydraulic drug presses, mixing agents and bagging equipment. "The recovered drugs include 1.65 kg of cocaine, 4kg of ketamine, and 1kg of MDMA." They continued: "The total estimated value of the seizure is €415,500, pending further analysis. Most read in The Irish Sun "A man in his 20s was arrested and remains in custody under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act, 1996 at a Garda station in the Dublin Region. "The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for examination and analysis. Gardai investigating Micheal Gaine homicide conduct searches on Kerry farmland after grim discovery "Investigations are ongoing." Separately, The incident took place at a commercial premises in Finglas, At around 5.45pm, while on routine patrol, 'STOLEN' BIKES It is believed the two bikes had been In the course of doing so, the garda was struck. The garda, a man in his 30s, was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University A man in his 20s was later arrested. MAN ARRESTED He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin. Gardai are now appealing for witnesses to the incident. A Garda statement read: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic incident at a commercial premises in Finglas, Dublin 11 today, Wednesday 28th May 2025. "At approximately 5:45pm while on routine patrol, Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road which were believed to have been subject to an unauthorised taking. GARDA STATEMENT "When Gardaí approached them, the motorcyclists drove off and in the course of doing so struck a member of An Garda Síochána. "The member, a male in his 30s, was conveyed to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injury. "A male aged in his 20s has since been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin. "Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward. "Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the North Road area of Finglas between 5:15pm and 6:15pm is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station." 2 Cops searched multiple industrial premises in the west Dublin area today as part of 'Operation Tara' Credit: garda info
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two men arrested after Gardaí seize €210,000 of cocaine in Dublin
Two men have been arrested after Gardaí seized €210,000 of suspected cocaine. Gardaí seized the €210,000 of suspected cocaine as part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region South Central area. The seizure was made during the course of a search of a residence in the Dublin 8 area, on Friday, May 23. The drugs seized are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. Two men, aged in their 20's and 30's, were arrested in connection with the investigation. They have since been charged with offences under the misuse of drugs act, and appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) this afternoon, Saturday, 24 May. Gardaí said that investigations are ongoing. This seizure forms part of Operation Tara, an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on July 2, 2021. The focus of Operation Tara is to disrupt, dismantle, and prosecute drug trafficking networks at all levels—international, national, and local—involved in the importation, distribution, cultivation, production, local sale, and supply of controlled drugs.
Sunday World
23-05-2025
- Sunday World
Firearm, ammunition, weapons, and drugs seized during Garda search in Ballymun
Investigations are ongoing. A firearm, ammunition, weapons and drugs were seized during a Garda search in Ballymun yesterday. Gardaí from Serious Crime West, DMR North and the Ballymun Community Response Team made the seizure. Cocaine, diamorphine, and cannabis were seized as part of Operation Tara. An Garda Síochána say investigations are ongoing. Image: An Garda Siochana News in 90 Seconds - May 23rd 'Gardaí from Serious Crime West, DMR North and the Ballymun Community Response Team seized a firearm along with ammunition during a search operation in Ballymun, Dublin 11 today, Thursday 22nd May 2025,' a spokesperson said. 'A quantity of drugs – cocaine, diamorphine and cannabis – was also seized along with a number of weapons during the search under Operation Tara.'
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Firearm, ammunition and drugs seized in Dublin
A quantity of drugs – cocaine, diamorphine and cannabis – was also seized along with a number of weapons during the search under Operation Tara. A spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. Operation Tara is a national anti-drugs strategy, which was launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris in 2021.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Firearm, ammo, drugs and several weapons seized by gardai in search operation in Ballymun, Dublin
A FIREARM, ammo, drugs and several weapons were seized by gardai in a search operation today. Gardai from Serious Crime West, DMR North and the Ballymun Community Response Team carried out the operation in Ballymun, Dublin 11 earlier. Advertisement A quantity of drugs, including cocaine, diamorphine and cannabis, was also seized, along with a number of weapons including baseball bats and knives during the search under Operation Tara. Gardai said in a statement: "Investigations are ongoing." Operation Tara, an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy, was launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on July 2, 2021. Gardai said the focus of the op 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". Advertisement Read more in News It comes as a manhunt is under way this evening after a security guard was stabbed at a busy shopping centre. have launched a major probe into the incident, which happened in Clondalkin, earlier today at 11.45am. The victim, a security guard in his 30s, was left with serious injuries after being knifed at the Mill Shopping Centre. He was rushed to Tallaght University Advertisement Most read in Irish News Cops are now working to identify a suspect, reviewing CCTV and taking witness statements. They are also working to establish what led to the shocking attack. APPEAL FOR WITNESSES A garda spokesman said they are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to make contact. He said: "Anyone who may have been travelling in the area of Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin, between 11.30am and 12.00noon today, Thursday 22nd May 2025, is asked to come forward. Advertisement "Gardaí are also appealing to anyone with camera footage, including motorists with dashcam footage from the area at this time, to make this available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. "Investigations are ongoing." 1 A firearm, ammo, drugs and several weapons were seized by gardai Credit: An Garda Siochana Advertisement
