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Case No. 8224Drug offence · Co. Galway · 17 Aug 2026

Gardaí seize €70,000 of cannabis vape oil, jellies and counterfeit weight loss products in Claregalway

On Monday, 17 August 2026, Gardaí in Galway searched a home in Claregalway, County Galway, and seized suspected cannabis vape oil, suspected cannabis edibles and a suspected counterfeit weight loss product, with an estimated combined street value of more than €70,000. A follow-up search by the Drugs Unit later seized the suspected cannabis edibles. No victim or suspect is identified in the reporting. As of the report published on 20 August 2026, no arrests had been made, according to An Garda Síochána.

  1. Reported20 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí in Galway seized more than €70,000 worth of suspected cannabis vape oil and jellies, along with counterfeit weight loss products.
  • Nine litres of oil for use in cannabis vapes, with an estimated street value of €45,000, were seized.
  • Suspected cannabis edibles (jellies) with an estimated street value of €17,600 were seized.
  • A suspected counterfeit weight loss product with an estimated street value of €10,000 was seized.
Where
The search took place at a home in Claregalway, County Galway.
When
The search took place on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Investigation
  • The Drugs Unit carried out a follow-up search, in which the suspected cannabis edibles were seized.
  • No arrests had been made at the time of reporting, according to An Garda Síochána.
Other details
The reporting does not identify any suspect.
Charges
No charges have been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí in Galway seized more than €70,000 worth of vape oil and jellies suspected to be laced with cannabis, along with counterfeit weight loss products. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatGardaí seized nine litres of oil for use in cannabis vapes, estimated at €45,000 street value. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatA suspected counterfeit weight loss product, estimated at €10,000, was also seized. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe search took place at a home in Claregalway. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe search took place on Monday, 17 August. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationThe Drugs Unit carried out a follow-up search and seized suspected cannabis edibles worth €17,600. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made, according to An Garda Síochána. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Aug2026
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Gardaí seize €70,000 in cannabis vapes, jellies, and fake weight loss products - Galway Daily

    Gives the itemised seizure values, the follow-up search by the Drugs Unit, and confirms that no arrests have been made. No suspect is identified.