Man arrested over drug and drone seizure in Clondalkin, Dublin
On 22 October 2025, Gardaí executed a search warrant at a residence in Ballymun, Dublin 9, seizing a 3D-printed firearm and controlled drugs, and arrested a man in his 40s who was subsequently charged and appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 23 October. The following day, 23 October 2025, a separate operation in Clondalkin, Dublin, led to the seizure of a drone and a package containing suspected cannabis, cocaine and diamorphine, and the arrest of a male in his 50s. The Clondalkin suspect has since been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations into both matters are ongoing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested22 Oct
2 reports - Charged22 Oct
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 3D-printed firearm, suspected diamorphine and Zopiclone tablets were seized at a residence in Ballymun, Dublin 9, on 22 October 2025.
- A drone and a package containing suspected cannabis, cocaine and diamorphine were seized at a residence in Clondalkin, Dublin, on 23 October 2025.
- A man in his 40s was arrested at the Ballymun scene and a male in his 50s was arrested at the Clondalkin scene.
- When
- The Ballymun search warrant was executed at approximately 8:00pm on 22 October 2025 and the Clondalkin operation took place on 23 October 2025.
- Investigation
- The Ballymun man was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in DMR North.
- The Clondalkin male has been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The drugs seized in both operations will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis and the drone will be subject to further technical examination.
- Charges
- The Ballymun man was charged in connection with the seizure.
- In court
- He appeared before the late sitting of the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, on 23 October 2025.
- Other details
- Both operations were part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the area.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA 3D firearm and a quantity of controlled drugs were seized at a residence in Ballymun, Dublin 9. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a firearm and a quantity of controlled drugs following a search of a property in Ballymun, Dublin 9. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a 3D-printed firearm. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized approximately €300 of suspected diamorphine. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized €1,680 of suspected Zopiclone tablets, subject to analysis. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- whatA domestic residence was searched and a drone along with a package wrapped for conveyance were seized. (garda.ie)
- whatThe package contained suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of over €2,300. (garda.ie)
- whatThe package contained suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €675. (garda.ie)
- whatThe package contained suspected diamorphine with an estimated street value over €4,000. (garda.ie)
- whatA number of mobile phone devices and other items were also seized. (garda.ie)
- whatA male in his 50s was arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in Dublin. (garda.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place on 22 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search warrant was executed at approximately 8:00pm on 22 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the seizure. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the matter are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs and related criminal activity in the area. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in DMR North. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Ronanstown Detective Unit, Ronanstown Drug Unit and Operation Throwover conducted an operation in Clondalkin, Dublin on 23 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the area. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe drone seized will be subject to further technical examination. (garda.ie)
- courtHe appeared before the late sitting of the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, on 23 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- otherThe suspect has since been released and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Oct2025Gardaí seize over €6,795 worth of drugs and drone in Clondalkin, Dublin, Friday 24th October 2025
Garda press release reporting a drug and drone seizure in Clondalkin; suspect released pending DPP decision.
suspect, 50s, male - 22 Oct2025Seizure of 3D-Firearm and Drugs at a Residence in Ballymun, Dublin 9 - 22nd October 2025
Garda press release reporting the execution of a search warrant, seizure of a 3D-printed firearm and controlled drugs, and arrest of a man in his 40s under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
suspect, 40s, male - 22 Oct2025Update - Seizure of 3D-Firearm and Drugs at a Residence in Ballymun, Dublin 9 - 22nd October 2025
Confirms the man has been charged and appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, on 23 October 2025; investigations are ongoing.
suspect, 40s, male