Ireland Man arrested after €1.6 million of cannabis seized in Blanchardstown, Dublin
On Thursday 4 July 2024, shortly after 6.30pm, gardaí intercepted a vehicle in Blanchardstown, Dublin, and a warrant search followed at a business premises in the same area. The searches found about 80kg of cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €1.6 million. A 42-year-old man was arrested in relation to drug trafficking and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in Dublin, as reported on 5 July 2024. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing, the drugs are being analysed by Forensic Science Ireland, and no court appearance has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested5 Jul
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí seized about 80kg of cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €1.6 million.
- A 42-year-old man was arrested after the seizure.
- Where
- Officers intercepted a vehicle in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
- A separate warrant search was carried out at a business premises in the Blanchardstown area.
- When
- The vehicle was intercepted shortly after 6.30pm on Thursday 4 July 2024.
- Cause
- The seizures were part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity under Operation Tara.
- Investigation
- The searches were carried out by officers attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
- All the drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.
- Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- The man was arrested in relation to drug trafficking and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in Dublin.
- In court
- No court appearance or charge decision is reported in the articles.
- Other details
- The suspect is described only as a 42-year-old man, with no name or nationality given.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was arrested after gardaí seized €1.6 million worth of cannabis herb in Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA total of 80kg of cannabis herb was found during the searches of the vehicle and premises. (dublinlive.ie)
- what80 kilos of cannabis herb was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereOfficers intercepted a vehicle in Blanchardstown. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereGardaí intercepted a vehicle in Blanchardstown, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereA separate search of a business premises in the Blanchardstown area was carried out under a warrant. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe searches were conducted the evening before the article was published. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe vehicle was intercepted on a Thursday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe seizures were part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity under Operation Tara. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA separate search of a business premises in the same area was carried out under warrant. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationAll drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations into this seizure are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeA 42-year-old man was arrested in relation to drug trafficking and is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeA 42-year-old man was arrested in relation to drug trafficking and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe estimated street value of the drugs seized is about €1.6 million. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Jul2024€1.6 million worth of cannabis seized in two Blanchardstown raids
Reports the arrest of one man, 42, and the seizure of 80kg of cannabis in two related searches in Blanchardstown on Thursday 4 July 2024, as part of Operation Tara. The article also mentions a separate Balbriggan seizure, which is not included here.
suspect, 42, male - 5 Jul2024Man arrested after gardai seize €1.6 million worth of cannabis in Dublin
Adds that the vehicle was intercepted shortly after 6.30pm, that a separate search of a business premises was carried out under warrant, the Garda statement on estimated street value, and that the drugs are being analysed by Forensic Science Ireland.
suspect, 42, male