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Case No. 28963Possession of drugs (cocaine); drug trafficking · Co. Limerick

Man charged over cocaine possession in Limerick

On 20 December 2021, Gardaí conducted a search operation as part of Operation Copóg at properties in St. Mary's Park, Limerick, seizing €700 worth of suspected cocaine and items used for the preparation of crack cocaine. A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation and detained at Henry Street Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996. He has since been charged with possession of drugs and drug trafficking and is due to appear before Limerick District Court on 21 December 2021. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • €700 worth of suspected cocaine was seized during the search.
  • Items used for the preparation of crack cocaine, including baking soda and chemical ammonia, were seized.
Where
The search was conducted at properties in St. Mary's Park, Limerick.
When
The search operation was conducted on Monday 20 December 2021.
Investigation
  • The search was part of Operation Copóg, launched in March 2021 to target the sale and supply of controlled drugs and anti-social behaviour in St. Mary's Park.
  • Gardaí were assisted by the Regional Armed Support Unit, Emergency Response Unit and the Southern Region Dog Unit.
  • A man in his 40s was arrested and detained at Henry Street Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The man has been charged with possession of drugs and drug trafficking.
In court
The man is due to appear before Limerick District Court on 21 December 2021 at 10.30am.
Other details
The properties were heavily modified and reinforced to obstruct entry.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • what€700 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatItems used for the preparation of crack cocaine, including baking soda and chemical ammonia, were seized. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search operation was conducted on Monday 20 December 2021. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were assisted by the Regional Armed Support Unit, Emergency Response Unit and the Southern Region Dog Unit. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained in Henry Street Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Limerick District Court on 21 December 2021 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe properties were heavily modified and reinforced to obstruct entry. (garda.ie)
  • otherA man in his 40s was arrested in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Dec2021
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Operation Copóg Search and Drugs Seized, St. Mary’s Park, Limerick

    First report of the Operation Copóg search in St. Mary's Park, the arrest and charging of a man in his 40s, and the seizure of cocaine and crack-preparation items.

    accused, 40s, male