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Case No. 15216Drug offences (cannabis seizure) · Co. Longford · 12 Dec 2024

Cannabis worth €25,000 seized in Longford

In the early hours of 12 December 2024, Gardaí in Longford stopped and searched a car and found drugs suspected to be cannabis herb. Follow-up searches of a house recovered more cannabis herb, and the seizure was reported as having an estimated street value of €25,000. One man was arrested and detained at Longford Garda Station. His name, age and nationality were not given, and no charge or court appearance has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested12 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí in Longford seized a significant quantity of cannabis herb.
When
The seizure took place in the early hours of 12 December 2024.
Where
The seizure involved a car that was stopped and searched and a house that was searched in follow-up.
Cause
The operation began with the stopping of a vehicle.
Investigation
  • Gardaí stopped and searched a car, where drugs suspected to be cannabis herb were found.
  • Follow-up searches of a house recovered more cannabis herb.
  • The seized cannabis herb was reported to have an estimated street value of €25,000.
Other details
  • One male was arrested and detained at Longford Garda Station following the seizure.
  • The suspect was described only as a male, with no name, age or nationality given.
Charges
No charge against the arrested man has been reported.
In court
No court appearance has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLongford Gardaí seized a significant quantity of cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place in the early hours of the morning. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe seizure followed an operation that began with the stopping of a vehicle. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped and searched a car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationDrugs suspected to be cannabis herbs were discovered in the car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationFollow-up searches of a house recovered more cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €25,000. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherOne male was arrested and detained at Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Dec2024
    Arrestedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    An Garda Síochána Longford uncover cannabis worth €25,000

    First report of the seizure. One male was arrested and detained at Longford Garda Station following the seizure.

    suspect, male