Ireland Case No. 11687Drug offences (cannabis importation seizure, under investigation) · Co. Clare
38kg of herbal cannabis seized by Revenue at Shannon Airport
Revenue Customs officers seized 38kg of herbal cannabis during routine operations at Shannon Airport, with an estimated street value of €760,000. The drugs were found in shipments from the United States, and no arrests have been made.
- Reported23 Dec
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatCustoms officers seized 38kg of herbal cannabis. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe drugs were seized at Shannon Airport. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place during routine operations at the airport on a Monday. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí have been informed and the drugs will undergo forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing following the seizure. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationNo arrests have been made to date. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe seized drugs had an estimated street value of €760,000. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe drugs were found in shipments that originated in the United States of America. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe cannabis was destined for addresses across the Mid-West and in the south of the country. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherDetector dogs Brody and Gus assisted Customs officers during the operation. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
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Reports a Revenue Customs seizure of 38kg of herbal cannabis at Shannon Airport, valued at €760,000, with shipments from the USA and intended for addresses in the Mid-West and south of Ireland. No arrests have been made.