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Case No. 6998Drug trafficking (cocaine) · Co. Kildare · 30 Nov 2023

Four people arrested after €105,000 of suspected cocaine seized in Kilkea, Co Kildare

On Thursday evening, 30 November 2023, gardaí searched a residence in Kilkea, Co Kildare, and seized suspected cocaine worth about €105,000. Three men and a woman, all in their 20s or 30s, were arrested at the scene and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. On 2 December 2023 gardaí said three men had been charged in connection with the seizure: two were due before a special sitting of Naas District Court at 12 noon that day, and one man aged in his 20s was released on station bail to appear later. The woman was released without charge, a file is to be prepared for the DPP, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Dec
  3. Charged30 Nov
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized suspected cocaine worth about €105,000.
Where
The search took place at a residence, also described as a property, in Kilkea, Co Kildare.
When
The search took place on Thursday evening, 30 November 2023.
Cause
The search was part of an ongoing investigation into drugs activity in the midlands.
Investigation
  • Gardaí from the Kildare South Drugs Unit and the Kildare District Detective Unit were involved.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • Three men and one woman, aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested at the scene.
  • The four people were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
  • A woman aged in her 20s was released without charge, and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Charges
  • Gardaí charged three men arrested in connection with the seizure.
  • One man aged in his 20s was charged and released on station bail to appear in court later.
In court
Two men were due to appear before a special sitting of Naas District Court on 2 December 2023 at 12 noon.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected cocaine worth approximately €105,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized suspected cocaine worth €105,000. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a residence in Kilkea, Co Kildare. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a property in Kilkea, Co Kildare. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe search was on Thursday evening, 30 November 2023. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Thursday 30 November 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe search was part of an ongoing investigation targeting drugs activity in the midlands. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from Kildare South Drugs Unit and the Kildare District Detective Unit were involved. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeGardaí charged three men arrested in connection with the seizure. (garda.ie)
  • chargeOne man aged in his 20s was charged and released on station bail, to appear in court later. (garda.ie)
  • courtTwo men were due to appear before a special sitting of Naas District Court on 2 December 2023 at 12 noon. (garda.ie)
  • otherA woman aged in her 20s was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
  • otherFour people were arrested at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThree males and one female were arrested at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe four people were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Dec2023
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Four people arrested in Kildare after gardai seize €105k worth of cocaine

    Reports the Kilkea cocaine seizure and the arrest of four people. The article says the search was part of an ongoing investigation into drugs activity in the midlands.

    suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 20s, female
  2. 30 Nov2023
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance - Operation Tara €105,000 Cocaine Seizure and Arrests, 30th November, 2023.

    Official garda.ie release confirming three men charged, one woman released without charge, and the Naas District Court court date for two men. Adds the charges, bail status and DPP file detail.

    accused, 20s, maleaccused, 30s, maleaccused, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, female