# Drugs

This month

January 2023

# North Dublin

Man (22) arrested after Revenue officers seize over €339,000 worth of cocaine in north Dublin

The seizure was made in the north Dublin area earlier today.

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Jan 4th 2023, 8:14 PM

Last month

December 2022

# drug policy

'No view' on cannabis legalisation, says Varadkar as Citizens' Assembly on drugs expected in 2023

He said that “the public are ahead of the politicians” on issues like drugs policy and abortion.

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Dec 25th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Gardaí

Cannabis worth €2.4 million seized after gardaí intercept two vehicles in Dublin

Gardaí searched a residential premises in Dublin’s south inner city and a business premises in west Dublin.

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Dec 23rd 2022, 10:47 AM

# An Garda Síochána

Gardaí have intercepted 77 assassination attempts since Regency murder, report reveals

The research shows the amount of drugs seized by Gardaí last year increased by 73.5% to €63.68 million.

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Dec 14th 2022, 9:01 PM

Last year

2022

Voices

Gino Kenny: It's time to decriminalise the possession of cannabis for personal use

The People Before Profit TD says his bill will provide a stepping stone to a more progressive drugs policy in Ireland.

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Nov 24th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Finglas

Cannabis jelly factory 'responsible for child hospitalisations' discovered by Dublin gardaí

Chief Superintendent Finbarr Murphy said cannabis jellies have been responsible for child sicknesses.

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Nov 19th 2022, 2:07 PM

# Courts

Polish man sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for transporting over €1.5m worth of cannabis

The court heard that Revenue officials were informed of goods being transported from Malaga in Spain to Ireland.

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Nov 17th 2022, 6:24 PM

# streets of limerick

'The level of sickness we're seeing is massive': A day on addiction outreach in Limerick city

Drug workers in the city say the people seeking their services are more excluded and more unwell than ever.

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Nov 16th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Crime

New 'street crime' Garda taskforce for Dublin to be established

It is understood the task force could include operations to target low and mid-level drug dealing.

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Nov 4th 2022, 1:31 PM

# Claim

'Competing against clean athletes was important to her' - Former coach defends Halep

Darren Cahill has issued a strong statement in the tennis star’s defence.

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Oct 24th 2022, 1:44 PM

# Cocaine

Two people arrested as €1.26 million worth of cocaine seized as vehicle searched at Dublin Port

The seizure was made as part of a joint operation by Revenue and gardaí.

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Oct 10th 2022, 7:24 PM

# Cannabis

‘No plans’ to change classification of cannabis to Class A drug in UK, says No 10

There have been reports suggesting the UK Home Secretary was open to a tougher stance on cannabis.

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Oct 10th 2022, 2:10 PM

# Drugs

Man (40s) charged and over €350,000 diamorphine and cocaine seized in Clondalkin

The search operation took place at 1pm yesterday.

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Oct 8th 2022, 11:29 AM

# Balbriggan

Man arrested after herbal cannabis worth €226,000 seized in north Dublin

Revenue officers seized 11.3kg worth of herbal cannabis in the Balbriggan area.

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Oct 3rd 2022, 5:49 PM

# Belfast

PSNI arrest man and seize €34k of cannabis in UVF drug dealing investigation

A PSNI detective said buying drugs put money ‘straight into the hands of paramilitaries’.

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Sep 15th 2022, 8:11 PM

# operation tara

Man arrested after gardaí seize €60,000 worth of cocaine in Tuam

Gardaí carried out a search under warrant at a domestic residence in Tuam yesterday.

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Sep 10th 2022, 12:43 PM

# Drugs

Two men arrested after €465,000 cannabis drug seizure at Galway growhouse

They have since been charged and are due before Ballinasloe District Court this morning.

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Sep 8th 2022, 8:15 AM

# purple skulls

HSE warns about 'double strength' MDMA at Electric Picnic

The tablet’s contents are “approximately two times the average adult dose”.

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Sep 3rd 2022, 7:25 AM

# mullingar district court

Midlands €8.4m suspected cocaine seizure 'not flour, not baking soda', court told

Tim Gilchrist, 54, and Michal Luczak, 41, appeared before Mullingar District Court via video link.

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Aug 25th 2022, 2:28 PM

# Clondalkin

Man arrested after €3.2 million worth of cocaine seized in Dublin

40 blocks of suspected cocaine were seized in a house in Dublin 22.

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Aug 22nd 2022, 1:21 PM

# safer nightlife

A HSE drug analysis tent will be in operation at this year's Electric Picnic

It’s part of the HSE ‘Safer Nightlife’ harm reduction campaign.

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Aug 18th 2022, 11:49 AM

# Revenue

€240,000 worth of herbal cannabis seized in Dublin Airport

Revenue officers made the seizure as part of a routine inspection.

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Aug 8th 2022, 3:53 PM

# Westmeath

Two men charged over seizure of cocaine worth €8.4 million

The two men, aged 54 and 40, are due to appear in court today.

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Aug 7th 2022, 10:34 AM

# operation tara

€300,000 worth of cannabis seized in Tipperary and Carlow

Two men were arrested by gardaí.

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Aug 7th 2022, 7:48 AM

# Galway

Two women and man released from garda custody following arrests over €72k cocaine seizure

More than €10,000 in cash was seized at one location.

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Jul 29th 2022, 7:20 PM

# Raid

Man charged over €2.5 million drugs seizure

A man in his 50s, was arrested and has been charged.

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Updated Jul 28th 2022, 6:39 PM

# operation tara

Gardaí seize over €500,000 of cannabis from Tipperary growhouse

No arrests have been made.

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Jul 26th 2022, 6:54 PM

# Belfast

White balloons released in Belfast to mark recent spate in drugs-related deaths

15 people have died in what have been termed as drugs-related deaths in Belfast since the start of June.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 5:40 PM

# Courts

Former Dublin hurler gets nine years for €2.7 million worth of cocaine and cannabis

Patrick Casey fled to London and started a new life after a high speed chase with Gardaí eight years ago.

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Jul 22nd 2022, 8:23 PM

# Cannabis Risk Alliance

Anti-cannabis group 'only discussed language' around medical programme with junior drugs minister

The Cannabis Risk Alliance met with Frank Feighan last year.

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Jul 22nd 2022, 6:00 AM

# operation tara

Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €50,000 in north Dublin

The man has since been released and is expected to appear before Dublin District Court later this month.

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Jul 16th 2022, 6:24 PM

# Drugs Seizure

Man arrested and €220,000 worth of drugs seized at house in Cork City

The search was carried out last night at approximately 8.30pm.

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Jul 15th 2022, 9:18 AM

# Seized

Over €1 million worth of cocaine seized at Dublin Airport

Three men have been arrested.

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Jul 12th 2022, 12:37 PM

# Cannabis

Criminalising drug use is 'disastrous' waste of time and money, expert to tell Justice Committee

Dr Garrett McGovern believes Ireland should take a health-led approach to drugs and decriminalise personal use.

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Jul 12th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Ballyhale

Two arrested as €6.9 million worth of cannabis seized in Kilkenny

Searches were carried out as part of an operation targeting transnational drug trafficking networks.

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Jul 11th 2022, 10:17 PM

# Helen McEntee

Justice Minister in favour of higher rate of tax for convicted drug dealers

While changes to the tax system for criminals is not presently being considered, Helen McEntee said the idea “wouldn’t be a bad thing”.

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Jul 8th 2022, 7:27 PM

# Dublin

Gardaí seize €2 million worth of drugs including cannabis, heroin and liquid cocaine

Seven men have also been detained in connection with the seizures.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:57 PM

# Seizure

Drugs worth €450,000 were 'destined for addresses around Ireland', says Revenue

The drugs were seized this week.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 5:36 PM

# Cappataggle

Man (40s) arrested after €150,000 worth of cannabis herb and plants seized in Galway

The man is due to appear before Galway District Court this morning.

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Jun 20th 2022, 6:41 AM

# Rosslare Europort

Cocaine and heroin valued at €1.3 million seized at Rosslare Europort

Over 5kgs of heroin and almost 8kgs of cocaine were discovered during the seizure.

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Jun 19th 2022, 1:18 PM