Ireland Cash, cocaine and ammunition seized in Cobh searches; one man arrested
On Saturday 10 February 2024 in Cobh, County Cork, Gardaí from the Midleton District Drug Unit searched a residential property and seized €62,800 in cash and a high-powered car, arresting a man in his 30s (also reported as late 30s) at the scene. A second residence in the Cobh area was then searched, where Gardaí seized €3,500 of suspected cocaine, 180 rounds of ammunition, an ammunition press, incapacitant spray and drug-related paraphernalia. The man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 and was later charged in connection with the investigation, according to a Garda release of 12 February 2024. He is expected to appear before Mallow District Court on 13 February 2024 at 10:30am.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested10 Feb
3 reports - Charged10 Feb
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s, also reported as late 30s, was arrested at the scene of the first search.
- Gardaí seized €62,800 in cash and a high-powered car during the first search.
- In a subsequent operation, a second residence in the Cobh area was searched.
- Gardaí seized €3,500 worth of suspected cocaine at the second residence.
- Gardaí also seized incapacitant OC spray and drug-related paraphernalia.
- Where
- The first search took place at a residential property in Cobh, Co Cork.
- When
- The operation took place on Saturday 10 February 2024, described as afternoon by Gardaí and as Saturday morning by the Irish Mirror.
- Weapon
- Gardaí seized 180 rounds of ammunition and an ammunition press at the second residence.
- Investigation
- The operation was carried out by the Midleton District Drug Unit, assisted by local units from Cobh, Midleton and Fermoy.
- The operation was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of controlled drugs in County Cork.
- All seized items are subject to forensic analysis and examination, and investigations are ongoing.
- Other details
- The arrested man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in County Cork, and could be held for up to 7 days.
- Charges
- The man was charged in connection with the investigation, according to a Garda release issued 12 February 2024.
- In court
- He is expected to appear before Mallow District Court on 13 February 2024 at 10:30am.
36 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested during the operation. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized €62,800 in cash and a high-powered car. (garda.ie)
- whatIn a subsequent operation, a second residence in the Cobh area was searched. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized €3,500 worth of suspected cocaine. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a significant quantity of ammunition, 180 rounds. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí also seized an ammunition press, incapacitant OC spray and drug-related paraphernalia. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized €62,800 in cash during the first raid. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA high-powered car was seized during the operation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí found €3,500 of suspected cocaine in the second search. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí seized €62,800 in cash. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a high-powered car. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí seized 180 rounds of ammunition. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí seized an ammunition press, incapacitant OC spray and drug-related paraphernalia. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereGardaí searched a residential property in Cobh. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe raids took place at residential properties in Cobh, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on Saturday afternoon, 10 February 2024. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe operation in Cobh took place on Saturday afternoon, 10 February 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- weapon180 rounds of ammunition were found during the searches. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of controlled drugs in County Cork. (garda.ie)
- investigationMidleton District Drug Unit gardaí carried out the operation, assisted by local units from Cobh, Midleton and Fermoy. (garda.ie)
- investigationAll seized items are subject to forensic analysis and examination. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe operation was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of drugs in the county. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAll seized items will undergo forensic analysis and examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was carried out by Gardaí from the Midleton District Drug Unit, assisted by local units from Cobh, Midleton and Fermoy. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe searches were part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of controlled drugs in County Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA second residence in the Cobh area was also searched. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeThe man was released from Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, and charged in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is expected to appear before Mallow District Court on 13 February 2024 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- otherThe press release was issued on 12 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- otherA male in his late thirties was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe arrested man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at a Garda station in County Cork, and can be held for up to 7 days. (garda.ie)
- otherThe arrested man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at a Garda station in Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA male in his late 30s was arrested at the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at a Garda station in County Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHe can be held for up to 7 days. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Feb2024Cocaine, ammo and over €60k in cash seized at Cobh homes as one arrest made
Gives details of both searches, the items seized, the arrest and the detention under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. No existing case matches this Cobh operation.
suspect, late 30s, male - 11 Feb2024Gardaí seize ammunition, cocaine, car and €62,800 in cash during Cork raids
Adds details of the seizures (€62,800 cash, high-powered car, 180 rounds of ammunition, €3,500 of suspected cocaine, ammunition press and pepper spray), the Midleton District Drug Unit operation, the detention period, and that the items will undergo forensic analysis.
suspect, late thirties, male - 10 Feb2024Arrest - Drugs and Money Laundering Operation Cobh, County Cork - 10th February 2024
Official Garda press release confirming the arrest and cash seizure. It adds the Midleton District Drug Unit's role, the arrested man's detention under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, and details of the second search, including €3,500 of suspected cocaine, 180 rounds of ammunition and an ammunition press.
suspect, late thirties, male - 10 Feb2024Court Appearance - Drugs and Money Laundering Operation Cobh, County Cork - 10th February 2024
Confirms the man arrested in the Cobh operation has been charged under drug trafficking legislation and sets his court appearance at Mallow District Court for 13 February 2024 at 10:30am.
accused, 30s, male