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Case No. 20377Drugs offence (importation; cocaine seizure) · Co. Westmeath · 10 Jul 2023

2kg cocaine worth €140,000 seized at Athlone premises

Revenue officers seized 2kg of cocaine with an estimated value of €140,000 at a premises in Athlone, Westmeath, on 10 July 2023. The drugs were found in a parcel that had originated in the Netherlands and was destined for an address in Northern Ireland. No person has been named or arrested in connection with the seizure. Investigations into the importation of the cocaine are ongoing, and the seizure is part of Revenue's operations targeting illegal drug imports.

  1. Reported11 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Revenue officers seized 2kg of cocaine at a premises in Athlone, Westmeath.
  • The cocaine had an estimated value of €140,000.
When
The drugs were discovered on 10 July 2023.
Other details
  • The parcel had originated in the Netherlands.
  • The parcel was destined for an address in Northern Ireland.
  • The seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs.
Investigation
Investigations into the seizure are ongoing.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRevenue officers seized 2kg of cocaine at a premises in Athlone. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine had an estimated value of €140,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were discovered on Monday, 10 July 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the seizure are ongoing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe parcel had originated in the Netherlands. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe parcel was destined for an address in Northern Ireland. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jul2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Revenue officers make large drugs seizure in the Midlands

    First report of the seizure. No person has been named or arrested; investigations are ongoing.