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Case No. 6843Drug trafficking (heroin) · Co. Dublin

Heroin worth €236,600 seized in Dublin 15 and Co Meath searches; man arrested

On Wednesday 3 January 2024, gardaí searched a premises in the Scribblestown area of Dublin 15 and seized about €81,200 of suspected heroin, arresting a man in his 30s. A follow-up search of a premises near Navan, Co Meath, found about €155,400 more suspected heroin and a hydraulic press, bringing the total seizure to €236,600. The man was detained at a Garda station in West Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He has been charged and was expected before Blanchardstown District Court at 10:30am on Friday 5 January 2024, the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested3 Jan
    2 reports
  3. Charged3 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
When
The searches took place on Wednesday 3 January 2024, with the first starting at about 10am.
Where
  • The first search was of a premises in the Scribblestown area of Dublin 15.
  • A follow-up search was carried out at a premises near Navan, Co Meath.
Investigation
  • The first search was carried out under warrant by Finglas Drugs Unit, DMR West Search Team and the Garda Dog Unit.
  • The searches were part of Operation Tara, targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in Dublin.
  • The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing.
What happened
  • About €81,200 of suspected heroin was seized in the Scribblestown search.
  • About €155,400 of suspected heroin and a hydraulic press were seized at the Navan premises.
  • Garda releases gave the seizure as over €235,000 of suspected heroin, and the total as €236,600.
Other details
  • A man aged in his 30s was arrested during the Scribblestown search.
  • The man was detained at a Garda station in West Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Charges
The man has been charged.
In court
He was expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at 10:30am on Friday 5 January 2024.
29 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOver €235,000 of suspected heroin was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatAbout €81,200 of suspected heroin was seized in the Scribblestown search. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man was arrested during the Scribblestown search. (garda.ie)
  • whatAbout €155,400 of suspected heroin and a hydraulic press were seized at the Navan premises. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe total seizure was €236,600. (garda.ie)
  • whatApproximately €81,200 of suspected heroin was seized during the Dublin 15 search. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatApproximately €155,400 of suspected heroin was seized at the Navan premises. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA hydraulic press was seized over the course of the two searches. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereSearches took place in Dublin and Meath. (garda.ie)
  • whereSearches were carried out in counties Dublin and Meath. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe first search was of a premises in the Scribblestown area of Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
  • whereA follow-up search was carried out at a premises near Navan, Co Meath. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched a premises in the Scribblestown area of Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereA follow-up search took place at a premises near Navan, Co Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Wednesday 3 January 2024. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe searches were part of Operation Tara, targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in Dublin. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the seizure are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe searches were conducted as part of Operation Tara. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe was expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Friday 5 January 2024. (garda.ie)
  • otherA man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the seizure. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe man is detained at a Garda station in West Dublin. (garda.ie)
  • otherA man was arrested during searches in Dublin and Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man, in his 30s, was detained at a Garda station in West Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe seized drugs have a total value of €236,600 and will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 5 Jan2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda raids in Dublin and Meath lead to arrest and major heroin seizure

    Reports a follow-up search near Navan, Co Meath, the total value of the seized heroin, and a hydraulic press seized during the two searches.

    suspect, 30s, male
  2. 3 Jan2024
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Operation Tara - Over €235,000 Heroin Seized and One Man Arrested Following Searches in Counties Dublin and Meath on Wednesday 3rd January 2024

    Garda press release on Operation Tara searches. It gives the total seizure of €236,600 and a follow-up search at a premises near Navan, Co Meath.

    suspect, 30s, male
  3. 3 Jan2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Operation Tara - Over €235,000 Heroin Seized and One Man Arrested Following Searches in Counties Dublin and Meath on Wednesday 3rd January 2024

    Garda press release confirming the charge against the man arrested in the Operation Tara heroin seizure and his court date.

    accused, 30s, male