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Case No. 1733Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) · Co. Kerry · 2 May 2025

Man arrested after €100,000 cocaine seized at Killarney house

On Friday 2 May 2025, Gardaí seized approximately €100,000 worth of cocaine at a residence in Killarney, Co. Kerry, as part of intelligence-led work under Operation Tara. Krystian Misiak, a 32-year-old Polish man, was arrested in connection with the seizure and detained under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act. He was charged on Sunday 4 May with six offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act relating to possession and possession for sale or supply of amphetamines, cannabis and cocaine. Misiak appeared before a special sitting of Cork City District Court on Monday 5 May, made no reply to the charges, and was remanded on bail with conditions including surrendering his passport and signing on at Killarney Garda station every Friday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 May
    2 reports
  3. Charged2 May
    3 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized approximately €100,000 worth of cocaine at a residence in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Where
The search was conducted at Misiak's apartment at Flemings Lane, Killarney.
When
The search was carried out on Friday 2 May 2025.
Cause
The search was part of intelligence-led work under Operation Tara to disrupt the sale and supply of drugs in the area.
Investigation
The search was conducted by the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit, the drugs were sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis, and investigations are ongoing.
Charges
Misiak was charged on Sunday 4 May 2025 with six offences under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act relating to possession and possession for sale or supply of amphetamines, cannabis and cocaine.
In court
Misiak appeared before a special sitting of Cork City District Court on Monday 5 May 2025, made no reply to the six charges, and was remanded on bail.
Sentence
Bail conditions included residing at his stated address, signing on every Friday at Killarney Garda station, surrendering his passport, and providing a mobile phone number for 24/7 contact.
Other details
Misiak's solicitor applied for free legal aid on the Section 15 charges, stating his client was in receipt of illness benefit.
35 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized approximately €100,000 worth of cocaine at a residence in Killarney, Co. Kerry (garda.ie)
  • whatSuspected cocaine with an estimated value of €100,000 was recovered (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOne man aged in his 30s was arrested in connection with the seizure (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí have charged the man arrested in connection with the cocaine seizure (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized €100,000 worth of cocaine at a residence in Killarney (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA €100,000 cocaine seizure was made in Kerry over the Bank Holiday weekend (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí seized €100,000 worth of cocaine at a Kerry home. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were seized at Misiak's apartment at Flemings Lane, Killarney (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe search was conducted at a residence in Killarney. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe search was carried out on Friday 2 May 2025 (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search was conducted on Friday, 2 May 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were seized on 2 May 2025 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe search took place on Friday, 2 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe search was conducted by members attached to the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe search was part of intelligence-led work under Operation Tara to disrupt the sale and supply of drugs in the area (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe search was carried out by the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit as part of Operation Tara (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs were sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDet Garda Stephen Foley of the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit arrested Misiak following the seizure (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe search was part of Operation Tara to disrupt the sale and supply of drugs in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda Station in the county (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged on Sunday, 4 May 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMisiak was charged with six offences under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before a special sitting of Cork City District Court, Anglesea Street, on 5 May 2025 at 11am (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before a special sitting of Cork City District Court on Monday 5 May 2025 at 11am (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at a special sitting of Cork District Court on Monday (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail conditions included residing at his stated address, notifying gardaí of any change, and signing on every Friday at Killarney Garda station (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMisiak was required to surrender his passport and not seek replacement travel documents (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMisiak was required to provide a mobile phone number kept charged and in credit for 24/7 contact (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMisiak made no reply to any of the six charges (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMisiak's solicitor applied for free legal aid on the Section 15 charges, stating his client was in receipt of illness benefit (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 May2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí arrest man after €100,000 of cocaine seized at Kerry house

    Initial Garda press release reporting the arrest and seizure.

    suspect, 30s, male
  2. 5 May2025
    Chargedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man charged in connection with €100,000 drug seizure in Kerry

    Details the six charges under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, the bail conditions imposed, and the remand to Killarney District Court for DPP directions.

    accused, Krystian Misiak, 32, male, Polish, named, non-irishKrystian Misiak
  3. 4 May2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man due in court after €100,000 cocaine seizure in Kerry

    Confirms the man was charged on Sunday 4 May 2025 and is due before a special sitting of Cork City District Court on Monday 5 May 2025 at 11am; the drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.

    suspect, 30s, male
  4. 2 May2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance: Operation Tara €100,000 Cocaine Seized, Killarney, Co. Kerry. 2nd May, 2025.

    Confirms the man has been charged and provides his court date at Cork City District Court, Anglesea Street, on 5 May 2025 at 11am.

    suspect, 30s, male
  5. 1 May2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Operation Tara - €100,000 Cocaine Seized and Arrest, Killarney, Co. Kerry

    Official Garda press release confirming the seizure and arrest; drugs sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis; investigations ongoing.

    suspect, 30s, male