Ireland Elizabeth Heeney, 72, bailed over €420,000 cocaine seizure in Drogheda
Elizabeth Heeney, 72, of Drogheda, Co Louth, was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply after approximately 6kg of cocaine worth €420,000 was seized during a search of a residential property on 9 March 2026. She was granted bail at Dundalk District Court on 10 March 2026 and the case was adjourned until 8 June 2026 for DPP directions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged9 Mar
2 reports - In court10 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports28 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized approximately 6kg of cocaine with an estimated value of €420,000. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized approximately six kilograms of cocaine. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cocaine had an estimated value of €420,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatApproximately 6kg of cocaine with an estimated value of €420,000 was seized during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí searched a residential property in Drogheda, Co. Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search was of a residential property in Drogheda, Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Monday, 9 March 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Monday, March 9. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division. (garda.ie)
- investigationA woman in her 70s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- investigationShe was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs and related criminal activity in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by Gardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Jason McDonagh of the Divisional Drug Unit in Drogheda arrested and charged her at 11.30pm on 9 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe seizure was part of ongoing investigations targeting drug sale and supply in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeShe has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeShe has since been charged. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeShe is charged with possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeShe is also charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtShe is due to appear at Dundalk District Court on 10 March 2026. (garda.ie)
- courtShe is due to appear before Dundalk District Court on the morning of Tuesday, March 10. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtElizabeth Heeney appeared before Judge Stephanie Goggins in Dundalk District Court on 10 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMs Heeney made no reply after caution to each charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtShe was granted bail with conditions including €10,000 cash lodged and an independent surety of €10,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned until 8 June 2026 for DPP directions. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOne woman aged in her 70s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherShe was detained at a Garda Station in County Louth under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Mar2026Grandmother, 72, in court over €420k Drogheda cocaine seizure
First report of the case: court appearance, charges, bail conditions and adjournment for DPP directions.
accused, Elizabeth Heeney, 72, female, named, irish (judged from name)Elizabeth Heeney - 10 Mar2026Woman, 70s, charged after six kilos of cocaine found in house raid
Garda press release confirming the charge and court date; adds that the search was part of ongoing investigations targeting drug sale and supply in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division, carried out by the Divisional Drugs Unit, and that the woman was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
suspect, 70s, female - 9 Mar2026Operation Tara – €420,000 Drugs Seized in Drogheda, Co. Louth 9th March 2026
Original Garda press release confirming the seizure, arrest and charging. The existing case already records the woman's name (Elizabeth Heeney, 72) and that she was granted bail at Dundalk District Court.
accused, 70s, female