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Case No. 5132Firearms and drug offences · Co. Dublin · 7 Jan 2026

Gardaí seize handgun and cocaine in Ballyfermot search

Gardaí searched a domestic residence in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, on 7 January 2026 and seized a Glock 17 handgun, suspected cocaine worth an estimated €25,000 and €370 in cash. One man was charged and remanded to appear in court on 22 January 2026, and three others were arrested and released pending DPP files.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged7 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €25,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • what€370 in cash was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatA number of electronic devices of evidential value were seized. (garda.ie)
  • whereA domestic residence was searched. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search operation took place on Wednesday 7 January 2026. (garda.ie)
  • weaponA Glock 17 handgun was seized along with ammunition. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from the Drugs Unit Serious Crime South Clondalkin functional area conducted a search operation in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. (garda.ie)
  • investigationAn adult male in his late teens was arrested and charged. (garda.ie)
  • investigationTwo adult males aged in their teens and one female aged in her 30s were also arrested. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe three additional arrested individuals were released and files will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe charged male is remanded to appear before Court 3, Criminal Courts of Justice on 22 January 2026. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe search was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the area. (garda.ie)
  • otherInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jan2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Gardaí seize a Glock 17 handgun, €25,000 worth of cocaine & €370 cash, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, Wednesday 7th January 2026

    Details of the search operation, items seized (Glock 17, cocaine, cash, electronics), and the status of all four arrested individuals including the remand date of 22 January 2026.

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