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Case No. 19296Drug importation · Co. Clare · 26 Oct 2023

Cannabis seized at Shannon Airport bound for Limerick

On Thursday 26 October 2023, Revenue officers at Shannon Airport in County Clare seized 50kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €1 million. The drugs were found in cargo from Switzerland that was listed as animal feed and was destined for an address in Limerick. The seizure was reported on 31 October 2023, and no arrests or charges have been reported. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported31 Oct
  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 50kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €1 million.
Where
  • The seizure was made at Shannon Airport in County Clare.
  • The drugs were found in cargo consignments originating from Switzerland.
  • The drugs were destined for an address in Limerick.
When
The seizure took place on Thursday 26 October 2023.
Other details
  • The cargo was manifested as animal feed.
  • The seizure was reported by the Limerick Leader on 31 October 2023.
  • The seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs.
Investigation
  • No arrests or charges have been reported.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRevenue officers seized 50kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €1 million. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe seizure was made at Shannon Airport. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were destined for an address in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found in cargo from Switzerland. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Thursday 26 October. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe cargo was listed as animal feed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importation. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Large haul of drugs bound for Limerick seized at Shannon Airport

    Reports a Revenue seizure of 50kg of herbal cannabis at Shannon Airport, destined for Limerick. No arrests or charges are reported.