Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10753Possession of drugs for sale or supply and possession of drugs for own use · Co. Limerick

Jamie Long refused bail over €1.5m cocaine and cannabis seizure, Limerick

On Wednesday 25 February 2026, gardaí in Limerick seized more than €1.5 million worth of drugs in an operation targeting a drug gang, and a 26-year-old man named as Jamie Long was arrested. Gardaí allege he is an integral part of an organised crime group, and Mr Long reportedly admitted he was under duress to store and deliver drugs to pay off a debt of over €50,000. He was charged with three counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply and three counts of possession of drugs for his own use. At a special weekend sitting of Limerick District Court on Saturday 28 February 2026, Judge Patricia Ryan refused bail and he was remanded in custody to appear by video link on 3 March.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Feb
  4. In court28 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí recovered more than €1.5 million worth of drugs in total during the operation.
  • An estimated €70,000 worth of cocaine was found with Mr Long.
  • The second vehicle allegedly contained about €800,000 worth of cocaine and about €700,000 worth of cannabis, which Gardaí said was 11kg of cocaine and 35kg of cannabis valued at around €1.5 million.
Where
  • One report says a car was stopped in the Caherdavin area, while another says Mr Long was in the front seat of a white Ford Transit van at Kilbranish Drive, Woodview, Limerick, when arrested.
  • One report says a second vehicle was searched at Old Cratloe Road, while another says a second Ford Transit van was parked at Mr Long's home.
When
Mr Long was arrested on Wednesday 25 February 2026.
Investigation
The operation targeted the activities of a drug gang in Limerick, and Gardaí arrested a 26-year-old man as part of the drugs probe.
Other details
  • Gardaí allege Mr Long is an integral part of an organised crime group supplying drugs, described in one report as in the Limerick region and in another as in the Southern region.
  • Gardaí said Mr Long tore up the charges against him and threw them into a toilet.
Cause
Mr Long admitted he was under duress to store and deliver drugs to pay off a drug debt over €50,000.
Charges
He was charged with three counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply and three counts of possession of drugs for his own use.
In court
  • On Saturday 28 February 2026 he appeared at a special sitting of Limerick District Court, where Judge Patricia Ryan refused bail.
  • He was remanded into custody to appear before Limerick District Court via video link on 3 March.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn estimated €70,000 worth of cocaine was found in the car. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatAn estimated €800,000 worth of cocaine and €700,000 worth of cannabis were recovered from the parked vehicle. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatGardaí recovered more than €1.5 million worth of drugs in total. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatHe was in the front seat of a white Ford Transit van with €70,000 worth of cocaine. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereA car was stopped in the Caherdavin area on the outskirts of Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereA parked vehicle at Old Cratloe Road was searched in a follow-up search. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereHe was arrested at Kilbranish Drive, Woodview, Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenMr Long was arrested last Wednesday. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeMr Long admitted he was under duress to store and deliver drugs to pay off a drug debt over €50,000. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe operation targeted the activities of a drug gang in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a 26-year-old man as part of the drugs probe. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA second van parked at his home allegedly contained about €800,000 of cocaine and about €700,000 of cannabis. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the second van held 11kg of cocaine and 35kg of cannabis, valued at around €1.5 million. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe man arrested in connection with the investigation has been charged. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with three counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply and three counts of possession of drugs for his own use. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court at 12pm on the day of the article. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Ryan refused bail. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded into custody to appear before Limerick District Court via video link on March 3. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí alleged he is an integral part of an organised crime group supplying drugs in the Limerick region. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Mr Long tore up the charges and threw them into a toilet. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 28 Feb2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man charged with €1.5m cocaine and cannabis haul 'ripped' up charges and threw them into a toilet, court hears

    First report of the bail hearing. Adds the arrest location, the seizure from the second van at Mr Long's home, the charge details, the alleged organised crime link, and the remand date.

    accused, Jamie Long, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jamie Long
  2. 28 Feb2026
    Chargedlimerickpost.ie, follow-up
    Man charged in connection with €1.5m drug seizure in Limerick City to appear before court

    First report of this drugs seizure and charge. The article says the seizure took place on Wednesday, which the publication date of Saturday 28 February 2026 places on 25 February 2026.

    accused, 26, male