Case No. 23631Possession of cannabis (drug trafficking) · Co. Wicklow · 10 Dec 2022

€111,000 suspected cannabis herb seized in Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Gardaí seized suspected cannabis herb worth an estimated €111,000 at a residence in Ashford, County Wicklow, on 10 December 2022. A man in his early 40s was arrested, charged and due to appear before Wicklow District Court on 13 December 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí seized suspected cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €111,000. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a residence in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search took place at about midday on Saturday 10 December 2022. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched the residence under warrant. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs are being analysed by Forensic Science Ireland. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA male in his early 40s was arrested on the evening of 12 December 2022 and detained at Wicklow Garda station. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe arrested man has since been charged in relation to the seizure. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Wicklow District Court on the morning of 13 December 2022 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
  • otherInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2022
    Operation Tara: Court Appearance re €111,000 Cannabis Herb Seized, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, 10th December 2022

    The first report of this seizure. It adds the arrest and charge of a man in his early 40s, his court date, and that the drugs are being analysed by Forensic Science Ireland.

    accused, early 40s, male