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Case No. 1793Sale and supply of controlled drugs (cocaine, cannabis), possession of a firearm · Co. Clare · 26 Apr 2025

Firearm and €1,600 cocaine and cannabis seized in Ennis, Co. Clare

On Saturday 26 April 2025, Gardaí conducted searches under warrant in the Quin Road area of Ennis, Co. Clare, as part of an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the county. Just over €1,600 of suspected cocaine, a cocaine press, a shotgun, other weapons, drugs paraphernalia, and a small amount of cannabis were seized. The operation was carried out by the Clare/Tipperary Divisional Crime Task Force with support from the Southern Region ASU, the Divisional Drugs Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. The drugs and firearm are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for examination. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported26 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Just over €1,600 of suspected cocaine, a cocaine press, a shotgun, other weapons, drugs paraphernalia, and a small amount of cannabis were seized.
Where
The searches were conducted in the Quin Road area of Ennis, Co. Clare.
When
The searches took place on Saturday 26 April 2025.
Cause
The operation was part of an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in Co. Clare.
Weapon
A shotgun was among the items seized during the searches.
Investigation
  • The operation was conducted by the Clare/Tipperary Divisional Crime Task Force, supported by the Southern Region ASU, the Divisional Drugs Unit and the Garda Dog Unit.
  • The drugs and firearm will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for examination.
  • No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJust over €1,600 of suspected cocaine was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatA cocaine press was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatA number of other weapons, drugs paraphernalia, and a small amount of cannabis were also seized. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe searches were conducted in the Quin Road area of Ennis, Co. Clare. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Saturday 26 April 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was part of an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in Co. Clare. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was conducted by the Clare/Tipperary Divisional Crime Task Force, supported by the Southern Region ASU, the Divisional Drugs Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs and firearm will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for examination. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Apr2025
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Operation Tara - Firearm and €1,600 Cocaine and Cannabis Seized, Ennis, Co. Clare, 26th April 2025

    Garda press release detailing a search operation in Ennis under Operation Tara; no arrests made.