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Case No. 5083Drug seizure (suspected cocaine) · Co. Galway · 20 Sep 2024

Man arrested after suspected cocaine worth €70,000 seized in Athenry house raid

Gardaí searched a house under warrant in Athenry, Co Galway, and seized suspected cocaine valued at €70,000. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and has since been released while a file is prepared for the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested21 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected cocaine with a value of €70,000 was seized. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched a house under warrant in Athenry, Co Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Friday. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and has since been released as an investigation is launched. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs will undergo analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2024
    Arrestedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway gardai storm quiet town as house raid uncovers €70k stash

    First report of the Athenry cocaine seizure. Gives the Garda statement, the arrest and release of a man in his 30s, and that forensic analysis and a DPP file are pending. The article's separate mention of an armed Garda presence at Cuirt na hAbhann estate in Claregalway is not part of this case.

    suspect, 30s, male