Ireland Man arrested after €493,920 of cocaine seized in Hospital, Co Limerick
A man in his 20s was arrested after the van he was driving was stopped by gardaí in Hospital, Co Limerick, and suspected cocaine worth an estimated €493,920 was found. A follow-up search at a home in Castletroy, Limerick, also seized cash and a small quantity of cannabis.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested22 Nov
4 reports - Charged22 Nov
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports43 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 20s was arrested after a cocaine seizure worth €490,000. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized over €490,000 in suspected cocaine, subject to analysis. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí found suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €493,920 concealed in the vehicle. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí also seized €3,000 in cash and a number of electronic items. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a further €2,075 and a small quantity of cannabis at the Castletroy residence. (garda.ie)
- whatA search of the van's interior found an estimated €493,920 worth of suspected cocaine. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí also seized an estimated €3,000 in cash and several electronic devices from the van. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA follow-up search of a property in Castletroy uncovered a further €2,075 and a small quantity of cannabis. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí found an estimated €493,920 worth of suspected cocaine, cash and electronic items in the van. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a further €2,075 and a small quantity of cannabis at the residence. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSuspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €493,920 was found in the van. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA follow-up search at a home in Castletroy, Limerick, seized a further €2,075 in cash and a small quantity of cannabis. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe seizure took place in the Limerick Division. (garda.ie)
- whereGardaí stopped a van in Hospital, Co. Limerick. (garda.ie)
- whereA follow-up search was conducted at a residence in Castletroy, Limerick. (garda.ie)
- whereGardaí stopped the van near the village of Hospital, Co Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereGardaí stopped a van near the village of Hospital, Co Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe van was stopped by gardaí in Hospital, Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe seizure took place on Saturday 22 November 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on Saturday 22 November 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on the afternoon of Saturday 22 November 2025. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí intercepted the vehicle on Saturday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe arrest took place on a Saturday, the day before the article was published. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe operation was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit Gardaí as part of Operation Tara. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested at the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe investigation into the circumstances of the seizure is ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe driver and the van were taken to a Garda station in Limerick city for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA follow-up search was carried out at a residence in Castletroy, Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe suspected drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday 24 November 2025. (garda.ie)
- otherThe driver, a male in his 20s, and the vehicle were taken to a Garda station in Limerick city for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (garda.ie)
- otherThe male was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man is being held at a local Garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe seizure forms part of Operation Tara, a national anti-drugs strategy. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGardaí also seized €3,000 in cash and several electronic items. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe seizure forms part of Operation Tara, a national anti-drugs strategy targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Nov2025Almost €500,000 worth of cocaine seized in Limerick
First report of this seizure. Adds the arrest, the estimated value, the cash and cannabis seized in the follow-up search at Castletroy, and the Operation Tara link.
suspect, 20s, male - 23 Nov2025Man arrested after Gardaí seize van carrying almost €500k worth of cocaine
First report of this seizure and arrest. Adds the location of the stop, the estimated value, the follow-up search at a Castletroy residence, and the forensic analysis of the drugs.
suspect, 20s, male - 23 Nov2025One arrested as Limerick Gardaí seize van carrying almost €500k worth of cocaine
Reports a van stop near Hospital, Co Limerick, with an estimated €493,920 of suspected cocaine, the driver's arrest, and a follow-up search in Castletroy. No existing case in the list matches this incident.
suspect, 20s, male - 22 Nov2025Over €490,000 Cocaine Seizure and One Man Arrested, Limerick – 22nd November 2025
Official Garda press release giving the total seizure as over €490,000 (subject to analysis), the €3,000 cash and electronic items found in the van, the Castletroy follow-up search (€2,075 and cannabis), and that the drugs will go for forensic analysis. It does not name the man.
suspect, 20s, male - 22 Nov2025Court Appearance - Over €490,000 Cocaine Seizure and One Man Arrested, Limerick – 22nd November 2025
Gardaí state the man has been charged and is due before Limerick District Court on Monday 24 November 2025. The seizure is given as €490,000, against the €493,920 estimate in the existing record.
accused, 20s, male