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Case No. 6895Firearms offence; drug possession (suspected) · Co. Tipperary · 20 Dec 2023

Firearms, drugs and cash seized in Clonmel, Co Tipperary search; man arrested

On Wednesday 20 December 2023, gardaí carried out a multi-agency search of 12 properties in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, as part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in the area. They seized two shotguns, ammunition, a machete, incapacitant spray, suspected crack cocaine and heroin worth over €2,500, and €1,500 in cash. A man in his 20s, whose name and nationality are not given, was arrested earlier that day and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in County Tipperary. The latest report says the investigation is ongoing and no charge has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested20 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí seized two shotguns and ammunition during the search.
  • Suspected crack cocaine and heroin worth over €2,500 and €1,500 in cash were seized.
Weapon
Other offensive weapons, including a machete and incapacitant spray, were seized for technical examination.
Where
The search covered 12 properties in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
When
The multi-agency search operation took place on Wednesday 20 December 2023.
Investigation
  • The search was part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in the Clonmel area.
  • Personnel from the Defence Forces (Engineers No. 1 Brigade) and Revenue Customs Service took part alongside gardaí.
  • The investigation is ongoing.
Other details
  • One male in his 20s was arrested earlier on the day of the search.
  • He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in County Tipperary.
Charges
No charge has been reported in the sources.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOver €2,500 of suspected crack cocaine and heroin and €1,500 in cash were seized. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí seized firearms and ammunition in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search operation took place on Wednesday 20 December 2023. (garda.ie)
  • weaponGardaí seized two shotguns and ammunition. (garda.ie)
  • weaponOther offensive weapons, including a machete and incapacitant spray, were seized for technical examination. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in the Clonmel area. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched 12 properties during the operation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • otherOne male in his 20s was arrested earlier on the day and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in County Tipperary. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Dec2023
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    Firearms and Ammunition Seized, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, 20th December 2023

    Official garda.ie press release with no names. Describes one multi-agency search operation in Clonmel: 12 properties searched, two shotguns and ammunition seized, other weapons and suspected drugs and cash seized, and one male arrested.

    suspect, 20s, male