Ireland Man arrested after cocaine, cash and cars seized in Roscommon searches
On Tuesday 20 February 2024, gardaí searched a property in the Ballinlough area of County Roscommon and seized suspected cocaine worth about €30,000, €10,000 in cash, two cars, about six kilos of suspected benzocaine, a packaging compressor and a small amount of 9mm ammunition. The searches were part of Operation Tara and targeted an organised crime group operating in the Roscommon area. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Garda station in County Roscommon under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. The seized drugs are being sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing. Gardaí have since charged the man, who was due to appear before Roscommon District Court on Wednesday 21 February 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested20 Feb
2 reports - Charged20 Feb
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí seized suspected cocaine worth about €30,000, €10,000 in cash, and two cars.
- An Audi S4 and a Volkswagen Golf GTI were among the cars seized.
- About six kilos of benzocaine, a suspected mixing agent for cocaine, was seized.
- A compressor for packaging and a small amount of 9mm ammunition were also seized.
- Where
- The searches took place at a property in the Ballinlough area of County Roscommon.
- When
- The searches were carried out on the morning of Tuesday 20 February 2024.
- Cause
- The searches were part of Operation Tara and targeted an organised crime group operating in the Roscommon area.
- Investigation
- Roscommon gardaí and the Armed Support Unit carried out the searches under Operation Tara.
- A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene.
- The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- Gardaí have charged the man in his 20s.
- In court
- The man is due to appear before Roscommon District Court on Wednesday 21 February 2024.
- Other details
- The man was detained at a Garda station in County Roscommon under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
- The garda.ie charge release is dated 21 February 2014 in one place, while other sources give 2024.
26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized suspected cocaine worth €30,000, €10,000 in cash and two cars. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized cocaine, cash, cars and ammunition during the searches. (garda.ie)
- whatApproximately 30,000 of suspected cocaine, €10,000 in cash, and two cars were seized. (garda.ie)
- whatApproximately six kilos of benzocaine, a suspected mixing agent for cocaine, was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatA compressor for packaging and a small amount of 9mm ammunition were also seized. (garda.ie)
- whatAbout €30,000 of suspected cocaine was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- what€10,000 in cash was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAn Audi S4 and a Volkswagen Golf GTI were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAbout six kilos of benzocaine was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe seizure took place in County Roscommon. (garda.ie)
- whereThe searches took place at a property in the Ballinlough area of County Roscommon. (garda.ie)
- whereSearches were carried out at a property in Roscommon on Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe items were seized in the Ballinlough area. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe seizure happened on Tuesday 20 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe searches were carried out on the morning of 20 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe searches were part of Operation Tara and targeted an organised crime group operating in the Roscommon area. (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe searches were conducted as part of Operation Tara by Roscommon gardaí and the Armed Support Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the seizure are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeGardaí have charged the man in his 20s. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Roscommon District Court on Wednesday 21 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man was being detained at a Garda Station in County Roscommon under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (garda.ie)
- otherA small amount of 9mm ammunition was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man was detained at a Garda station in County Roscommon under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Feb2024Man arrested as gardai seize cocaine, cash, cars and ammunition in major swoop
First report of this Roscommon seizure. It gives the drug, cash and car values, the Operation Tara context, and the arrest under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
suspect, 20s, male - 20 Feb2024Operation Tara - €30,000 Suspected Cocaine, €10,000 Cash and Two Cars Seized, County Roscommon, Tuesday 20th February 2024
Garda press release confirming the searches were part of Operation Tara and targeted an organised crime group. Adds quantities (approx. 30,000 suspected cocaine, €10,000 cash), car makes (Audi S4, Volkswagen Golf GTI), six kilos of benzocaine, a packaging compressor, and the Section 2 detention. No names are given.
suspect, 20s, male - 20 Feb2024Court Appearance - €30,000 Suspected Cocaine, €10,000 Cash and Two Cars Seized, County Roscommon, Tuesday 20th February 2024
Gardaí have charged the man in his 20s, and he is due before Roscommon District Court on 21 February 2024. The release gives the seizure as €30,000 of suspected cocaine and €10,000 in cash, with two cars seized.
accused, 20s, male