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Case No. 7424Drug trafficking · Co. Dublin · 20 Oct 2025

€200,000 cannabis seized in Rathmines, one man arrested

On Monday 20 October 2025, Revenue officers seized about 10kg of herbal cannabis valued at €200,000 in Rathmines, Dublin 6, in an intelligence-led joint operation by the GNDOCB, the P District Drugs Unit and Revenue's Customs Service. A man in his 20s was arrested and is detained in Terenure Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. His name and nationality are not given in the sources. The latest reported development is the arrest, with investigations ongoing and no charge or court appearance reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested20 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Approximately 10kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €200,000 was seized.
Where
  • The seizure took place in Rathmines, Dublin 6.
  • The arrested man is detained in Terenure Garda Station.
When
The seizure took place on Monday 20 October 2025.
Cause
The seizure followed an intelligence-led operation.
Investigation
  • The operation was a joint operation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the P District Drugs Unit and Revenue's Customs Service.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • The seized cannabis was taken by Revenue Officers.
  • One male, aged in his 20s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána.
  • The arrested man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatApproximately 10kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €200,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe seizure took place in Rathmines, Dublin 6. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe arrested man is detained in Terenure Garda Station. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe seizure occurred on Monday 20 October 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • otherHe is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    Gardaí and Revenue Joint Operation - €200,000 Cannabis Seized, Rathmines Dublin 6, 20th October 2025

    Garda press release reporting the seizure and arrest.

    suspect, 20s, male