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Case No. 11612Drug offences (cannabis seizure, under investigation) · Co. Westmeath · 31 Dec 2025

Cannabis seized in Garda raids on two properties in Ballynagore, Westmeath

Gardaí searched two residential properties in Ballynagore, Co. Westmeath, under warrant on 31 December 2025 and seized cannabis plants and cannabis herb with a combined estimated value of €2.25 million. The seized drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

  1. Reported2 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatSophisticated growhouse operations were found in the properties. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized cannabis plants worth an estimated €500,000. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí also seized cannabis herb worth an estimated €1.75 million across both properties. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched two residential properties in Ballynagore, Co Westmeath, under warrant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched two residential properties in Ballynagore, Co. Westmeath. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Wednesday, 31 December. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe searches formed part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationBoth scenes were preserved for technical examination, which has been completed. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe raids were part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was carried out by several Garda units, including the Westmeath Community Engagement Area, Divisional Drugs Unit, Mullingar Crime Unit and the Regional Support Unit. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe operation was carried out by gardaí from the Westmeath Community Engagement Area, Divisional Drugs Unit, Mullingar Crime Unit and the Regional Support Unit. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherSophisticated growhouse operations were discovered inside the properties. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí seized cannabis plants with an estimated value of €500,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí also seized cannabis herb with an estimated total value of €1.75 million across both properties. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jan2026
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Massive drugs operation dismantled after Garda raids in Midlands on New Year's Eve

    Describes a single Garda drugs operation: warrant searches of two properties, growhouse operations found, cannabis seized. The article reports no arrests or charges.

  2. 2 Jan2026
    Reportedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Over €2m in drugs seized as Midlands gardaí make significant bust

    Adds the breakdown of the seizure (€500,000 in plants and €1.75 million in herb), the growhouse operations found in the properties, the operating units, and that the scenes have been examined. Confirms the investigation is part of a wider effort targeting sale and supply of drugs.