Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7013Drug trafficking (importation of ketamine) · Co. Dublin

Man charged after suspected ketamine seizure at Dublin Airport

Gardaí seized suspected ketamine with an estimated value of €310,000 as part of an investigation into the importation of controlled drugs at Dublin Airport, Dublin, though the date of the seizure is not given. A man in his 40s, whose name and nationality are not given, was arrested and charged in connection with the investigation. He was due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court 4) on Wednesday 29 November 2023, which is the latest reported development. No plea, trial outcome or sentence is recorded in the sources.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged29 Nov
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized suspected ketamine with an estimated value of €310,000.
Where
The seizure took place in connection with the importation of controlled drugs at Dublin Airport, Dublin.
When
  • The date of the seizure is not given in the sources.
  • The Garda press release on the court appearance is dated 29 November 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí are investigating the importation of controlled drugs at Dublin Airport.
Charges
  • Gardaí arrested and charged a man as part of the investigation.
  • The case is recorded as drug trafficking involving the importation of ketamine.
In court
The man was due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court 4) on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Other details
  • The man is in his 40s.
  • The man's name and nationality are not given in the sources.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported in the sources.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected ketamine with an estimated value of €310,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe investigation concerns the importation of controlled drugs at Dublin Airport. (garda.ie)
  • chargeGardaí arrested and charged a man. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man was due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court 4) on Wednesday 29 November 2023. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe man is in his 40s. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Nov2023
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance - Ketamine Seizure at Dublin Airport - 29th November 2023

    Garda press release on the court appearance. Gives the estimated value of the ketamine seized (€310,000), the charge, the man's age range and the court date. No seizure date, name or nationality is given.

    accused, 40s, male