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Case No. 8113Drug offence · Co. Kilkenny · 5 Sep 2026

Cannabis seized in rural North Kilkenny search, man charged

On Saturday 5 September 2026, gardaí carried out a planned search in a rural townland near Castlecomer in North Kilkenny as part of an operation targeting drug sale and supply, and seized suspected cannabis worth about €15,000 that was sent for analysis. A man in his thirties was charged in relation to the seizure, as reported on 7 September 2026. He is due before Kilkenny District Court on 15 September 2026. These are allegations that have not been tested in court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged7 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized suspected cannabis worth about €15,000, which was sent for analysis.
Where
The search took place in a rural townland close to Castlecomer, in North Kilkenny.
When
The search took place on Saturday 5 September 2026, and was reported on 7 September 2026.
Investigation
The planned search was part of a garda operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the area.
Other details
The suspect is a man in his thirties; no name has been published.
Charges
A male in his thirties was charged in relation to the seizure.
In court
The man is due before Kilkenny District Court on 15 September 2026.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAbout €15,000 worth of suspected cannabis was seized and sent for analysis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereGardaí seized cannabis during a planned search in a rural location in North Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe search took place in a townland close to Castlecomer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe search was part of a garda operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeA male in his thirties was charged in relation to the seizure. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe man is due before Kilkenny District Court on September 15. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2026
    Chargedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Significant drugs seizure in rural location outside Kilkenny

    Reports a planned garda search in a rural townland near Castlecomer, the seizure of suspected cannabis, and the charging of a man in his thirties with a court date. No existing case in the list matches.

    accused, thirties, male