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Case No. 3792Possession of controlled drugs, driving under the influence, traffic offences · Co. Dublin · 17 Feb 2026

Gardaí seize 44 bikes, drugs and cash in Ballymun Operation Meacán day of action

Gardaí carried out a coordinated day of action under Operation Meacán in Ballymun, Dublin, on 17 February 2026, raiding 13 houses and seizing 44 illegal bikes and scramblers, cannabis, Zopiclone/Alprazolam and cash. Four males in their 20s were arrested and charged, and a further male in his 20s was arrested for driving under the influence.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThirteen residential properties were searched during the operation (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe operation targeted the sale and supply of controlled drugs and related criminal activity (irishmirror.ie)
  • what44 illegal bikes and scramblers were seized in total (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe seized vehicles included 18 e-scooters, 14 e-bikes, two motorbikes, three Surrons and seven mini quad bikes (irishmirror.ie)
  • what€9,000 worth of cannabis was seized at one house (irishmirror.ie)
  • what€2,000 worth of Zopiclone/Alprazolam was discovered at another house (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA male in his twenties was arrested at the house where Zopiclone/Alprazolam was found (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCannabis worth €500 and €250 was seized at two further houses (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo males in their 20s were arrested at the houses where the smaller cannabis quantities were found (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA male in his 20s was arrested for driving under the influence at rolling checkpoints (irishmirror.ie)
  • what23 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for a range of traffic offences (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo e-scooters and one car were seized under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on 17 February 2026 in the Ballymun area (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAll those arrested have been charged (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe arrested individuals are scheduled to appear before Dublin District Courts in the coming weeks (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Feb2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai seize bikes, drugs, weapons and cash as part of day of action in Ballymun

    Reports the Ballymun Operation Meacán day of action on 17 February 2026, including 13 house raids, 44 illegal bikes seized, drug and controlled substance seizures, and multiple arrests and charges.

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