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Case No. 6447Drug possession · Co. Dublin · 12 Feb 2025

Knives and cocaine seized after Gardaí spot large gathering in Dublin 1

On the evening of 12 February 2025, two Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team on patrol in a residential area of Dublin 1 spotted a large gathering. Several people fled when the Gardaí arrived, and a search found a number of knives, suspected cocaine worth €2,500 in deal bags hidden in cement blocks, and over €3,400 in cash. The seizure was reported on 13 February 2025, when no arrests had been made. The investigation is ongoing as part of an effort to disrupt and dismantle drug sales and supply in the Dublin 1 area.

  1. Reported13 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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When
The incident occurred on the evening of 12 February 2025.
Where
The incident took place in a residential area in Dublin 1, Dublin.
Cause
Two Gardaí on active patrol spotted a large gathering in the area.
Other details
The two Gardaí were from the Dublin Crime Response Team.
What happened
  • Several people fled the area when the Gardaí arrived.
  • Gardaí seized suspected cocaine worth €2,500.
  • The suspected cocaine was broken down into separate deal bags and concealed in cement blocks.
  • Gardaí found and seized over €3,400 in cash during the search.
Weapon
Gardaí seized a number of knives.
Investigation
  • No arrests had been made when the seizure was reported on 13 February 2025.
  • The seizure is subject to further investigation as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt and dismantle the sale and supply of drugs in Dublin 1.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized a number of knives, €2,500 worth of suspected cocaine, and over €3,400 in cash. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA number of people fled the area when the Gardaí arrived. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine was broken down into separate deal bags and concealed in cement blocks. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatIn excess of €3,400 in cash was found and seized. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in a residential area in Dublin 1. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on the evening of 12 February 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure is subject to further investigation as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt and dismantle the sale and supply of drugs in the Dublin 1 area. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherTwo Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team were on active patrols when they spotted the gathering. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2025
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Knives and cocaine seized after Gardai spot 'large gathering' in Dublin

    Initial report of drug and knife seizure in Dublin 1; no arrests made, investigation ongoing.