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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10066Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Kildare · 17 Dec 2025

Man charged with possessing cocaine after alleged Kildare €4m haul

Eugene Breslin, 45, of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, was charged with possessing cocaine for sale or supply over an alleged €4m haul transferred at Rose Cottage Stables, Ballagh Cross, Donadea, Co Kildare, on 17 December 2025. Gardaí allege that bags were moved from a horse transporter into a Range Rover, and that Breslin fled and was found under bales of hay before being arrested and taken to Lucan garda station. At Naas District Court, gardaí objected to bail, and the judge said those objections were well founded and that strict bail conditions would not be appropriate. The case was adjourned to 22 April, and Breslin has been in custody since December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí allege the cocaine involved in the Kildare haul was valued at €4m.
Where
The drugs were allegedly transferred at Rose Cottage Stables, Ballagh Cross, Donadea, Co Kildare.
When
The charged offence is dated 17 December 2025.
Cause
Gardaí claim two men were seen removing bags from a horse transporter and placing them in a Range Rover, which was driven by Breslin.
Investigation
  • The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue and Customs staff ran the operation after receiving confidential information.
  • A horse transporter allegedly arrived in Ireland from Cherbourg.
Charges
Eugene Breslin, 45, of Ballydawmore, Monageer, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, was charged with possessing cocaine for sale or supply.
Other details
  • Breslin allegedly fled and was found lying under bales of hay in a hay shed.
  • Breslin was arrested and taken to Lucan garda station.
  • Gardaí allege another defendant in the case was controlled by Breslin.
In court
  • At Naas District Court, gardaí objected to bail, saying they feared further importation of drugs.
  • The defendant has been in custody since December.
  • The judge said the objections to bail were well founded and strict bail conditions would not be appropriate.
  • The matter was adjourned to 22 April.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged cocaine haul in Kildare is valued at €4m. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe drugs were allegedly transferred at an address at Rose Cottage Stables, Ballagh Cross, Donadea. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe charged offence is dated 17 December, according to the article. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeIt was claimed that both men were seen removing bags from the horse transporter and placing them in a second vehicle, a Range Rover. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe operation was carried out by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue and Customs staff after confidential information was received. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeEugene Breslin was charged with possessing cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail, saying they feared further importation of drugs. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant has been in custody since December. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said the objections to bail were well founded and strict bail conditions would not be appropriate. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to April 22. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA horse transporter allegedly arrived in Ireland from Cherbourg. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe drugs were allegedly transferred into a second vehicle driven by Breslin. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherBreslin allegedly fled and was found under bales of hay in a hay shed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherBreslin was arrested and taken to Lucan garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí allege another defendant in the case was controlled by Breslin. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man arrested over alleged Kildare €4m cocaine haul 'was found lying under bales of hay'

    First report of the case. It names the accused, states the charge and the alleged location and sequence of events, and records the bail objection and adjournment at Naas District Court.

    accused, Eugene Breslin, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eugene Breslinaccused