Ireland Clare man charged over alleged €2m cannabis seizure secures High Court bail
Gardaí found three pallets containing 40 packets of suspected cannabis, totalling 100kg and valued by the State at €2m, in a shed at Cahermurphy, Kilmihil, Co Clare, on 8 May 2026. Odhran O'Brien, a 32-year-old man, has been charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at that address, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, and with unlawful possession of cannabis on the same date. He was refused bail at Ennis District Court in May 2026 but later secured High Court bail. On 15 June 2026 the case was adjourned so the DPP can make directions, and O'Brien was remanded on bail to appear at Ennis District Court on 7 October 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court15 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The suspected cannabis totalled 100kg and the State values it at €2m.
- Where
- The seizure took place at Cahermurphy, Kilmihil, Co Clare.
- When
- The incident date is 8 May 2026.
- Investigation
- Gardaí found three pallets wrapped in plastic in a shed at the address, containing 40 packets of suspected cannabis.
- The pallets were couriered to the address and received by O'Brien earlier on the day of the seizure.
- Charges
- O'Brien is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at the address on 8 May, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, and with unlawful possession of cannabis on the same date.
- In court
- O'Brien was refused bail at Ennis District Court in May 2026 and later secured High Court bail.
- On 15 June 2026 the case was adjourned to allow the DPP to make directions, and O'Brien was remanded on bail to appear at Ennis District Court on 7 October 2026.
- Other details
- Detective Garda Dáithí King told the court that O'Brien was caught red-handed in connection with the alleged seizure.
- O'Brien told the court he never knew what was on the pallet and was told it contained car parts.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe suspected cannabis totalled 100kgs and the State values it at €2m. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationGardaí found three pallets in a shed at the address, wrapped in plastic, containing 40 packets of suspected cannabis. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationThe pallets were received by O’Brien from a courier earlier on the day of the seizure. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeO’Brien is charged with possessing cannabis for sale at Cahermurphy, Kilmihil, Co Clare, on May 8, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeO’Brien is also charged with unlawful possession of cannabis on the same date at the same address. (clareecho.ie)
- courtO’Brien was refused bail at Ennis District Court last month and has since secured High Court bail. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned so the DPP can make directions, with O’Brien remanded on bail to October 7 to appear at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
- courtDetective Garda Dáithí King told the court that O’Brien had been caught red-handed concerning the alleged seizure. (clareecho.ie)
- otherO’Brien told the court he never knew what was on the pallet and was told it contained car parts. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Jun2026A County Clare man charged in connection with an alleged €2m drugs seizure has secured bail in the High Court, a court has heard. - Clare Echo
Reports a 15 June 2026 Ennis District Court hearing where O’Brien secured High Court bail and the case was adjourned to October 7. Adds the charges, the quantity and value of the cannabis, and that the pallets were couriered to the address.
accused, Odhran O'Brien, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Odhran O'Brien