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Case No. 7629Drug trafficking (cocaine seizure) · Co. Galway · 25 Aug 2023

Cocaine, cash and watches seized in Galway raids; two men in their 30s arrested

On Friday 25 August 2023, gardaí in Galway searched seven properties in Galway city and county as part of Operation Tara. They seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €47,000, €39,490 in cash, ten designer watches, and two cars and a van. Two men in their 30s were arrested in connection with the seizure and detained at Garda stations in Galway. The seized cocaine is to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested25 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí in Galway carried out raids across Galway city and county as part of Operation Tara.
Where
Searches were carried out at seven properties in Galway city and county.
When
The searches took place on Friday 25 August 2023.
Investigation
  • Cocaine with an estimated street value of €47,000 was seized.
  • Two men in their 30s were arrested in connection with the seizure.
  • Both arrested men were detained at Garda stations in Galway.
  • The seized cocaine will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • €39,490 in cash was seized.
  • Ten designer watches, Rolex and Hublot, were seized.
  • Two cars and a van were seized.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí in Galway seized drugs and other items in raids across Galway city and county as part of Operation Tara. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereSearches were carried out at seven locations in Galway city and county. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Friday 25 August 2023. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationCocaine with an estimated street value of €47,000 was seized. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationTwo men in their 30s were arrested in connection with the seizure. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationBoth arrested men are detained at Garda stations in Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe seized cocaine will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • other€39,490 in cash was seized. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherTen designer watches, Rolex and Hublot, were seized. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherTwo cars and a van were seized. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2023
    Arrestedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway gardai storm seven properties arresting duo over major cocaine sting

    Original report of the Galway raids on seven properties, the seized items and the arrest of two men in their 30s. No existing case in the list covers this operation.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male