Ireland Four men arrested after €4.4m cannabis seizure in south Dublin and Co Kildare
Four men in their 30s were arrested after about 220kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €4.4 million, was seized in south Dublin and Co Kildare. A further 10.5kg of cannabis and €10,000 in cash were seized in follow-up searches.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested14 Nov
3 reports - Charged14 Nov
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA joint operation by Gardaí and Revenue seized over €4.4 million of cannabis. (garda.ie)
- whatAbout 220kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €4.4 million was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatA further 10.5kg of herbal cannabis worth an estimated €210,000 and €10,000 in cash were seized in follow-up searches. (garda.ie)
- whatFour men in their 30s were arrested after a cannabis seizure with an estimated value of €4.4 million. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA further 10.5kg of herbal cannabis worth an estimated €210,000 and €10,000 in cash were seized by gardaí in follow-up searches. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí seized 220kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €4.4 million. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatFollow-up searches found a further 10.5kg of herbal cannabis worth an estimated €210,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- what€10,000 in cash was also found and seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe searches took place in South Dublin and Co Kildare. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whereThe raids took place in South Dublin and Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe cannabis was seized on Friday 14 November 2025. (garda.ie)
- when220kg of herbal cannabis was seized on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe seizure was made on a Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe seizure was part of an intelligence-led operation involving the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue Customs Service. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seizure was part of an intelligence-led operation involving the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThree men arrested in connection with the investigation have been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe three charged men are expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday 17 November 2025 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- otherA fourth man in his 30s has been released without charge pending a file to the DPP. (garda.ie)
- otherInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherFour men aged in their 30s were arrested and are being detained in Garda stations in Dublin and Kildare under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (garda.ie)
- otherThe cannabis was seized by Revenue. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe men are being detained in Garda stations in Dublin and Kildare under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (irishtimes.com)
- otherFour men aged in their 30s were arrested and detained in Garda stations in Dublin and Kildare under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Nov2025Gardai seize €4.4m of herbal cannabis following raids in Dublin and Kildare
Reports a Friday seizure of 220kg of herbal cannabis in South Dublin and Kildare, with four men arrested. It also mentions a separate Thursday operation in Dublin and Wicklow, which is not part of this case.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 15 Nov2025Four men (30s) arrested following €4.4m cannabis seizure
Reports the arrest of four men in their 30s after a Revenue-led cannabis seizure, with a further follow-up seizure by gardaí. The article gives the seizure day as Friday, and the publication date is 15 November 2025.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 14 Nov2025Joint Operation – Gardaí and Revenue Customs Seize over €4.4 million Cannabis, South Dublin and Kildare, 14th November 2025
Gardaí's press release confirms the seizure, the four arrests and the follow-up seizure. It names the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue Customs Service as the agencies involved, and says the men are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It adds the value of the follow-up cannabis and the cash seized.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 14 Nov2025Update: Court Appearances- Joint Operation – Gardaí and Revenue Customs Seize over €4.4 million Cannabis, South Dublin and Kildare, 14th November 2025
Adds that three men have been charged and are due before Blanchardstown District Court on 17 November 2025, and that a fourth man has been released without charge pending a file to the DPP.
accused, 30s, maleaccused, 30s, maleaccused, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male