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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7317Illegal fireworks possession; suspected cocaine possession · Co. Sligo

Illegal fireworks and suspected cocaine seized at Sligo town residence

Gardaí seized about €20,000 worth of illegal fireworks and a small quantity of suspected cocaine during a search of a residence in Sligo town on a Wednesday, shortly after 6:30pm, as reported on 20 October 2023. The search was part of Operation Tombola, launched on 1 October to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal fireworks. No arrests or charges are reported. Investigations into the seized items are ongoing, which is the latest development reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí seized about €20,000 worth of illegal fireworks.
  • A small quantity of suspected cocaine was also found.
Where
The items were found at a residence in Sligo town during a search of a premises.
When
The discovery was made shortly after 6:30pm on a Wednesday, as reported on 20 October 2023.
Cause
The search was carried out as part of Operation Tombola, launched on 1 October to highlight the dangers of illegal fireworks.
Investigation
Investigations into the seized items are ongoing.
Charges
No arrests or charges are reported.
Other details
The sale, possession or use of fireworks is illegal in Ireland, including fireworks legally bought abroad and brought into the state.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized about €20,000 worth of illegal fireworks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA small quantity of suspected cocaine was also found. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe fireworks and suspected cocaine were found at a residence in Sligo town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe seizure followed a search of a premises in Sligo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe discovery was made shortly after 6:30pm on a Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was carried out as part of Operation Tombola. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the seized items are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2023
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai make major €20k fireworks seizure as part of Halloween clampdown

    Reports a Sligo town seizure of about €20,000 of illegal fireworks and suspected cocaine during Operation Tombola. No arrests are mentioned and investigations are ongoing. The article's reference to a Roscrea seizure last month concerns a different case and is not recorded.