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Case No. 19871Drugs offence (cannabis seizure, possession) · Co. Dublin · 8 Sep 2023

Man charged over €3.3m cannabis seizure in Lucan

On 8 September 2023, officers from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau intercepted a car in the Lucan area of Dublin and searched it, finding suspected cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €3.3 million; one report describes the seizure as more than €3 million. Keith Tiswell, a 38-year-old man, was charged and cautioned at Kevin Street Garda Station that night and is alleged to have been in possession of the cannabis. On 9 September 2023 he appeared before Dublin District Court, made no comment, and no bail application was made, so Judge Grainne Malone remanded him in custody. The latest development is that he is due to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday 13 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 38-year-old man, Keith Tiswell, has been charged in connection with the seizure of cannabis in Dublin.
Where
The car was intercepted in the Lucan area of Dublin.
When
The car was intercepted on 8 September 2023.
Investigation
  • Officers from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau searched the vehicle and seized suspected cannabis herb.
  • The seized cannabis has an estimated street value of €3.3 million, although one report describes it as more than €3 million.
Charges
  • Keith Tiswell was charged and cautioned at Kevin Street Garda Station on the night of 8 September 2023.
  • It is alleged that Keith Tiswell was found in possession of €3.3 million of cannabis; he made no reply when charged.
In court
  • Keith Tiswell was brought before Dublin District Court on 9 September 2023, where he made no comment.
  • No bail application was made, and Judge Grainne Malone remanded him in custody.
  • He is due to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Other details
His defence solicitor, Ellen Reid, asked that he receive any medical attention he requires.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 38-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of cannabis in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe car was intercepted in the Lucan area by officers from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. (rte.ie)
  • whenA car was intercepted in Lucan on the day before the article. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA search of the vehicle found suspected cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €3.3 million. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged and cautioned at Kevin Street Garda Station the night before the court appearance. (rte.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged the accused was found in possession of €3.3 million of cannabis. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused was brought before Dublin District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtNo bail application was made. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday 13 September. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor asked that the client receive any medical attention he requires. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2023
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man in court in connection with €3m cannabis seizure

    First report of the seizure and the charge. Gives the court appearance on 9 September 2023, the remand to Cloverhill District Court, and the alleged value of €3.3 million.

    accused, Keith Tiswell, 38, male, namedKeith Tiswell