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Case No. 22144Drugs offence (cocaine and cannabis seizure) · Co. Dublin

€170,000 drugs seized in Finglas search; woman in her 40s charged

Gardaí seized approximately €170,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis during a search of a residential premises in Finglas, Dublin 11, on 23 March 2023 as part of Operation Tara. A woman in her 40s was arrested, charged, and released from custody to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Mar
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDrugs with an approximate value of €170,000 were seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatSuspected cocaine with an estimated value of €155,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatSuspected cannabis with an estimated value of €15,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatTwo cocaine presses, a mixing agent and other drug-related paraphernalia were recovered. (garda.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 40s was arrested. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe search took place in Finglas, Dublin 11. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search was conducted at approximately 2:30pm on 23 March 2023. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe search was carried out by DMR West Divisional Drugs Unit and the Finglas Divisional Detective Unit. (garda.ie)
  • investigationAll drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeShe was taken to Finglas Garda station and later charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtShe is to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date. (garda.ie)
  • otherShe was released from custody. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Mar2023
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Operation Tara - €170,000 Drugs Seized, Finglas, Dublin 11, 23rd of March 2023

    Reports the seizure of €155,000 in suspected cocaine and €15,000 in suspected cannabis, two cocaine presses and paraphernalia, and the arrest and charging of a woman in her 40s during an Operation Tara search in Finglas.

    suspect, 40s, female