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Case No. 8876Drug offence · Co. Galway · 30 Jun 2026

Cocaine, cash and car seized in Loughrea raids, two men arrested

On 30 June 2026, gardaí searched two homes in the Loughrea area, County Galway, as part of ongoing investigations into the drugs trade. At the first property they seized a car, a designer gold ring valued at about €4,500, and quantities of cocaine and cannabis, and at the second they seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €16,000, €21,550 in cash and £6,885 in sterling. Two men, one in his 30s and one in his late teens, were arrested and are being detained. The seized substances are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested30 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Seized drugs, cash and other items had a combined value of about €46,000.
  • At the first property, gardaí seized a car, a designer gold ring valued at about €4,500, and quantities of cocaine and cannabis.
  • At the second search, gardaí seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €16,000, €21,550 in cash and £6,885 in sterling.
Where
Gardaí searched two homes in the Loughrea area, County Galway.
When
The searches took place on 30 June 2026.
Cause
The searches were part of ongoing investigations into the drugs trade.
Investigation
  • The seized substances will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
  • An Garda Síochána said investigations are ongoing.
Other details
Two men, one in his 30s and one in his late teens, were arrested and are being detained.
Charges
The sources report no charge against either man.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDrugs, cash and other items with a combined value of about €46,000 were seized. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatAt the first property, gardaí seized a car, a gold ring valued at about €4,500, and quantities of cocaine and cannabis. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatAt the second search, cocaine with an estimated street value of €16,000 was seized, along with €21,550 in cash and £6,885 in sterling. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereGardaí searched two homes in the Loughrea area. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe searches took place on 30 June 2026. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationThe seized substances will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherTwo men were arrested and are being detained. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    Arrestedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Cocaine, cash, and car seized in Loughrea raids as two men arrested - Galway Daily

    Reports the Loughrea searches of two homes, the seizures at each, and the arrest of two men. No existing case in the list covers this incident.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, late teens, male