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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29004Possession of drugs (MDMA); drug trafficking (importation) · Co. Dublin · 18 Nov 2021

Man appears in court over MDMA seized at Dublin Airport

On 18 November 2021, Revenue officers stopped a 22-year-old Irish man at Dublin Airport during routine profiling after he arrived from Brussels. Approximately 2.4kg of MDMA, estimated at €143,000, was found concealed in his clothing. The man was taken into custody by Gardaí at the airport in connection with the seizure. He appeared in court on 25 November 2021, with no further information available at that time.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Nov
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • 2.4kg of MDMA was seized at Dublin Airport, concealed in the clothing of a passenger.
  • The suspect is a 22-year-old Irish passport holder.
  • The MDMA is estimated to be worth €143,000.
Where
The passenger arrived from Brussels.
When
The seizure took place on 18 November 2021.
Investigation
  • The seizure was made as a result of routine profiling by Revenue officers.
  • The man was taken into custody by Gardaí at the airport in connection with the seizure.
Charges
The man faces charges of possession of drugs (MDMA) and drug trafficking (importation).
In court
The man appeared in court on 25 November 2021.
Other details
The seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting importation of illegal drugs.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • what2.4kg of MDMA was seized at Dublin Airport (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe MDMA was concealed in the clothing of a passenger (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is a 22-year-old Irish passport holder (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA 22-year-old man was arrested after 2.4kg of MDMA was found concealed in his clothes. (extra.ie)
  • whatThe 2.4kg of MDMA is estimated to be worth €143,000. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe passenger arrived from Brussels (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on 18 November 2021 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenRevenue officials stopped the man at Dublin Airport on 18 November as part of routine profiling. (extra.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was made as a result of routine profiling (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was taken into custody by Gardaí at the airport in connection with the seizure. (extra.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared in court on 25 November 2021 (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared in court on Thursday. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting importation of illegal drugs (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man is believed to be an Irish citizen who was travelling home from Brussels. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Nov2021
    In courtextra.ie, its first report
    Man arrested at Dublin Airport after MDMA found concealed in clothing - Extra.ie

    Reports the arrest and court appearance of a 22-year-old man after 2.4kg of MDMA was found concealed in his clothing at Dublin Airport during a routine Revenue profiling stop.

    suspect, 22, male, Irish, irish
  2. 26 Nov2021
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Young man arrested at Irish airport after MDMA found concealed in clothes

    Provides the Revenue's official statement confirming the seizure details, the suspect's status as an Irish passport holder, the court appearance on 25 November, and an appeal for information from the public about smuggling.

    suspect, 22, male, Irish, irish