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Irish Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two men in court over €5.3m drug seizure linked to 'sophisticated' Dutch gang
A Garden Centre owner and another man have appeared in court charged in connection with a seizure of €5.3 million worth of heroin and cocaine in Co Meath allegedly linked to a Dutch crime group with ties to the UK. Joseph Sherry, 61, of Allagesh, Smithborough in Co Monaghan and garden centre owner Matthew Farrell, 63, of Lisagoan in Kingscourt in Co Cavan, appeared before Judge Eirinn McKiernan at Navan District Court on Thursday evening. Both men were charged with unlawful possession of heroin and cocaine and unlawful possession of heroin and cocaine for sale or supply at Leggagh, Castletown, Co Meath, on Tuesday, May 27. Garda Ben McGarry gave evidence he arrested Sherry at 12.50pm on Thursday for the purpose of charge. He charged the accused at 12.54pm and said he made 'no reply' after caution. Detective Garda Paul Cullen said he arrested Matthew Farrell at 12.42pm on Thursday for the purpose of charge. He said the accused made no reply after caution. Objecting to bail, Garda McGarry said it is alleged the drugs belong to a "sophisticated crime group in the Netherlands which has links to the UK,' and alleged that Sherry's 'sole purpose of coming from the UK to Ireland was to partake in this operation'. Outlining the alleged facts of the case, Garda McGarry said the intelligence-led joint operation was 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, which detected a container at Dublin Port from Rotterdam. A controlled delivery was put in place and the container was delivered to a yard at Clover Buildings at Leggagh in Castletown. It's alleged both Sherry and Farrell were present at the yard, along with an 11-year-old child, and it's alleged Farrell's name was on the manifest and he allegedly signed for the delivery. Gardaí intervened and a search warrant was executed and both males were arrested. A 'deep search' took place and it's alleged €2.8 million worth of heroin and €2.59 million worth of cocaine was discovered in concrete blocks on 11 pallets in the container. Garda McGarry said it's alleged an iPhone and a 'highly sophisticated encrypted' Google phone were found in a Peugeot 5008 driven by Sherry. Garda McGarry said Sherry lives mainly in the UK and had arrived in Ireland that morning. As part of the bail objections, Garda Sherry said due to the seriousness of the offences, he believes Sherry is a potential flight risk. Detective Garda Cullen said Farrell is a garden centre owner and is alleged to have rented the shed on May 1 and allegedly ordered cement blocks from what appears to be a fictitious company in The Netherlands. It's also alleged Farrell was 'caught red-handed' and allegedly admitted to Gardaí he believed a substantial amount of cash was in the shipment. Detective Garda Cullen objected to bail due to the seriousness of the offences and because he believes Farrell is a potential flight risk. Detective Garda Cullen said a file is being prepared for the DPP, where it is anticipated there will be further serious charges. Refusing bail, Judge McKiernan remanded both males in custody to appear before Trim District Court next Tuesday, June 3
Dublin Live
29-05-2025
- Dublin Live
Pair arrested after cocaine and heroin worth €5.4m seized in Meath
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 men have been arrested after 20 kgs of heroin and 37 kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €5,400,000 were seized in Meath on Tuesday. The intelligence-led operation was made as a result of a joint efforts from the Revenue's Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) with Eastern Region colleagues, the Meath /Westmeath Divisional Drugs and Crime Units. Two men, both in their 60s, were arrested by An Garda Síochána and are both currently detained at a Garda Station in Meath under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act 1996. A Revenue spokesperson said: "Investigations are ongoing 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 Independent
28-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Gardaí arrest two men following €5.4m heroin and cocaine seizure in Co Meath
Both men, aged in their 60s, are currently detained at a Garda station in Meath in relation to the discovery of 20kg of diamorphine (heroin) and 37kg of cocaine. Gardaí say 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. '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,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'Investigations remain ongoing.'
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Major player' lifted as latest €5.4m heroin & coke bust smashes The Family gang's drug smuggling network along border
A BORDER-based criminal has been arrested after Gardai seized almost €5.4m worth of heroin and cocaine. The Irish Sun can reveal he's one of The suspected drug trafficker - who has previously been targeted by the But detectives also suspect he's been a major player in the drugs trade along the border for years and also has connections to criminal organisations in the The The second man arrested isn't suspected of being a major player in organised crime. Read more in News The investigation was run by Revenue's Customs Service, the A source said: 'One of these individuals who has been arrested has been involved in organised crime for many years. 'He is based in Co 'He has also been the subject of investigations by the PSNI and officers in Most read in The Irish Sun 'This is another significant seizure of dangerous drugs that were destined for the The latest seizure has dismantled the Family gang's drug smuggling network along the border. Ex-Bolivian beauty queen arrested after private plane is forced to make emergency landing - & cops make shock discovery It comes after Gardai disrupted their criminal enterprises in other parts of the country since the start of the year. A Garda spokesperson confirmed investigations were under way. The spokesperson 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 27 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. 'Two men, aged in their 60s, are currently detained at a Garda station in Meath. Investigations are ongoing.' Both men can be held for a week before being released or charged. 1 A border-based criminal has been arrested after Gardai seized almost €5.4m worth of heroin and cocaine Credit: HANDOUT
Sunday World
28-05-2025
- Sunday World
Gardaí arrest two men in huge €5.4m heroin and cocaine bust
Both men are currently detained at a Garda station in Meath The two men have been arrested by gardai following the seizure of €5.4m of heroin and cocaine in Co Meath yesterday. Both men, aged in their 60s, are currently detained at a Garda station in Meath in relation to the discovery of 20kg of diamorphine (heroin) and 37kg of cocaine. Gardaí say 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. '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,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'Investigations remain ongoing.'
