Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4203Possession of controlled drugs (sale and supply) · Co. Wicklow · 2 Jan 2026

Four men charged after drugs searches in Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Four men were arrested and charged following searches at a number of properties in the Arklow area, Co. Wicklow, on 2 January 2026 as part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of drugs. They are due to appear before Bray District Court on 2 January 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged2 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour men were arrested during the operation. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí in the Wicklow/Wexford Division carried out searches at a number of properties in the Arklow area. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Friday 2 January 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe searches were part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of drugs. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeAll four men have been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe four men are due to appear before Bray District Court on 2 January 2026 at 3pm. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jan2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Drugs Searches and Arrests in Co. Wicklow, 2nd January 2026

    Initial report of the operation, arrests and charges; no specific drugs or values mentioned.

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