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Case No. 0933Drug trafficking (possession of controlled drugs) · Co. Dublin · 7 Oct 2025

Man charged with drug trafficking after €8.2m drug seizure in Dublin

On 7 and 8 October 2025, Gardaí carried out a coordinated operation led by the Terenure Drugs Unit, executing search warrants at 16 properties across South Dublin, West Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly. The operation, involving 60 Garda personnel, recovered over 110 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 1.5 kilograms of suspected heroin from two vans, with an estimated street value of €8.2 million, along with £38,000 sterling and €63,000 euro in cash. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking offences and has since been charged. He is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 9 October 2025, and investigations remain ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested8 Oct
  3. Charged8 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí seized over 110 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 1.5 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated street value of €8.2 million.
  • The drugs were recovered from two vans seized during the operation.
  • Cash totalling £38,000 sterling and €63,000 euro was confiscated.
Where
Search warrants were executed at 16 properties across South Dublin, West Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly.
When
The operation took place on 7 and 8 October 2025.
Investigation
  • The operation was led by the Terenure Drugs Unit with 60 Garda personnel participating, targeting organised crime.
  • The drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis and investigations are ongoing.
Charges
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking offences and has been charged.
In court
He is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 9 October 2025 at approximately 4.30pm.
Other details
He is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized €8.2 million worth of drugs (garda.ie)
  • whatThe operation was led by the Terenure Drugs Unit with support from several other units. (garda.ie)
  • whatA total of 60 Garda personnel participated. (garda.ie)
  • whatSearch warrants were executed at 16 properties. (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized in excess of 110 kilograms of suspected cocaine. (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized 1.5 kilograms of suspected heroin. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe drugs had an estimated street value of €8.2 million. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe drugs were recovered from two vans seized during the operation. (garda.ie)
  • whatCash totalling £38,000 sterling and €63,000 euro was confiscated. (garda.ie)
  • whatOne male aged in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking offences. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe properties were located across South Dublin, West Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly. (garda.ie)
  • whereHe is detained at a Garda station in the Dublin Region. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on 7th and 8th October 2025 (garda.ie)
  • whenThe operation was carried out on 7 and 8 October 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of a major operation targeting organised crime (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged (garda.ie)
  • chargeHe is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 9 October 2025 at approximately 4.30pm (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Oct2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    Gardaí Seize €8.2 Million Worth of Drugs in Major Operation Targeting Organised Crime – 7th / 8th October 2025.

    Reports the full details of the coordinated operation, the quantities and value of drugs seized, the cash confiscated, and the arrest of one man in his 40s.

    suspect, 40s, male
  2. 8 Oct2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Gardaí Seize €8.2 Million Worth of Drugs in Major Operation Targeting Organised Crime – 7th / 8th October 2025

    Garda press release confirming the man has been charged and is due to appear before the CCJ on 9 October 2025 at approximately 4.30pm; investigations are ongoing.

    suspect, 40s, male