Ireland Gardaí seize 60+ vehicles, drugs and weapons in Operation Meacán, West Dublin
Gardaí carried out a co-ordinated day of action under Operation Meacán in Finglas, Cabra and Blanchardstown, West Dublin, on 20 February 2026, conducting 18 searches of residential properties and seizing 29 scramblers, 21 e-scooters, three e-bikes, three quad bikes, one mini-motorcycle, €20,720 in controlled drugs, cash, and weapons including katana swords. A man in his 20s was arrested and charged.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged22 Feb
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- what29 scramblers, 21 e-scooters, three e-bikes, three quad bikes, and one mini-motorcycle were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA total of €20,720 of controlled drugs was seized. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatCannabis with an estimated value of €16,020 was seized. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- what€1,000 worth of alprazolam tablets was seized. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- what€3,500 worth of crack cocaine was seized. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatWeapons seized included katana swords and other bladed weapons. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatQuantities of cash were recovered. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatMore than 60 scrambler motorbikes, e-scooters, e-bikes and quad bikes were seized. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe vehicles seized included 29 scramblers, 21 e-scooters, 3 e-bikes, 3 quad bikes and 1 mini-motorcycle. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe operation took place in Finglas, Cabra and Blanchardstown in West Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe raids were carried out in Finglas, Cabra and Blanchardstown in West Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on Friday, 20 February 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- weaponThe weapons seized included katana swords and other bladed weapons. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigation18 searches of residential properties were conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested and charged. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation involved Gardaí from DMR West Crime North and Blanchardstown Community Engagement. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe operation was a co-ordinated day of action as part of Operation Meacán. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA total of 18 residential properties were searched. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationAll drugs seized will be subject to analysis. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe operation targeted the sale and supply of controlled drugs and related criminal activity. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeA man aged in his 20s was arrested, charged and is due to appear before the courts at a later date. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Feb2026Gardaí seize over 60 scramblers, e-bikes and weapons in West Dublin raids
Reports the full details of the Operation Meacán day of action in West Dublin on 20 February 2026, including the specific seizures (drugs, cash, weapons, vehicles) and the arrest and charge of a man in his 20s.
suspect, 20s, male - 22 Feb2026Gardaí seize more than 60 scrambler motorbikes, e-scooters, and e-bikes
Reports the full results of the Operation Meacán day of action in West Dublin, including the breakdown of vehicles, drugs and weapons seized, and the arrest and charging of one man in his 20s.
suspect, 20s, male