Ireland Man charged over €11,000 cannabis seizure in Collon, Co. Louth
On 19 October 2021, Gardaí from the Ardee District executed a search warrant at a residence in Collon, Co. Louth as part of Operation Tara. They seized approximately €11,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb, drug paraphernalia, and a small quantity of fireworks. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Dundalk Garda Station, where he was charged to appear before court at a later date. The seized drugs are subject to forensic analysis and investigations are ongoing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged19 Oct
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí seized approximately €11,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb, drug paraphernalia, and a small quantity of fireworks during the search.
- Where
- The search warrant was executed at a residence in Collon, County Louth.
- When
- The search operation took place on Tuesday 19 October 2021.
- Investigation
- The Ardee Detective Unit, Garda Dog Unit and Armed Support Unit assisted with the search.
- The seized drugs are subject to forensic analysis and investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene, taken to Dundalk Garda Station, and charged to appear before court at a later date.
- Other details
- The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized approximately €11,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb as part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
- whatCannabis herb with an estimated street value of €11,000 was seized along with drug paraphernalia and a small quantity of fireworks. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- whatCannabis herb with an estimated street value of €11,000 was seized (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whatDrug paraphernalia was seized during the search (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whatA small quantity of fireworks was seized during the search (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whatOne man aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whereThe search warrant was executed at a residence in Collon, County Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe man was taken to Dundalk Garda Station. (garda.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whereGardaí from the Ardee District executed a search warrant at a residence in Collon, Co. Louth (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe search operation took place on Tuesday 19 October 2021 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationThe Ardee Detective Unit, Garda Dog Unit and Armed Support Unit assisted with the search. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe drugs seized are subject to forensic analysis. (garda.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged to appear before court at a later date. (garda.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherThe search was carried out as part of Operation Tara (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherThe search was assisted by the Ardee Detective Unit, Garda Dog Unit and Armed Support Unit (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Oct2021Gardaí seize €11,000 worth of cannabis
Reports the seizure of €11,000 worth of cannabis and the arrest and charging of a man in his 30s during an Operation Tara search in Collon, Co. Louth.
suspect, 30s, male - 19 Oct2021Gardaí seize €11,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb Collon Co Louth Tuesday October 19, 2021
Confirms the man was taken to Dundalk Garda Station and charged to appear before court at a later date; notes the drugs are subject to forensic analysis and that the Ardee Detective Unit, Garda Dog Unit and Armed Support Unit assisted.
suspect, 30s, male