Ireland Man in 30s charged after €2 million cannabis seizure in Co Clare
A man in his 30s was charged after 100kg of cannabis worth approximately €2 million was seized in Co Clare on 8 May 2026 in a joint operation between the GNDOCB and Revenue Customs Service. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 9 May 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested8 May
3 reports - Charged8 May
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatRevenue Officers seized approximately 100kg of cannabis (garda.ie)
- whatThe cannabis had an estimated value of approximately €2 million (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatOne male in his 30s was arrested by An Garda Síochána (garda.ie)
- whatApproximately 100kg of cannabis was seized in Co Clare (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested by An Garda Síochána (irishmirror.ie)
- whatCannabis worth approximately €2 million was seized from a premises in Co Clare. (irishtimes.com)
- what100kg of cannabis in black wrappers was discovered on Friday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested and detained at a Garda station in Co Clare under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (irishtimes.com)
- what100kg of cannabis was seized (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cannabis was worth approximately €2 million (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe suspect is detained at a Garda Station in County Clare (garda.ie)
- whereThe cannabis was seized in Co Clare (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place on Friday 8 May 2026 (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was arrested as part of a joint operation by the GNDOCB and Revenue's Customs Service. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
- investigationOfficers from the Garda Clare Divisional Drugs Unit were also involved (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspect can be detained for up to a week (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was intelligence-led. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe seizure was made in a joint operation between the GNDOCB and Revenue Customs Service (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained at a Garda Station in County Clare under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged on Saturday, 9 May 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 5pm. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on 9 May 2026 at 5pm (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe suspect is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherNeither party disclosed the specific location in Clare or the nature of the premises. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 9 May2026Man, 30s, due in court after €2 million cannabis seizure
Reports the charging of a man in his 30s following a 100kg cannabis seizure in Co Clare and his scheduled court appearance at Ennis District Court.
suspect, 30s, male - 8 May2026Gardaí and Revenue seize €2m worth of cannabis in Co Clare
Initial report of the seizure and arrest; confirms the operation was intelligence-led and that neither party disclosed the specific location or nature of the premises.
suspect, 30s, male - 8 May2026Gardai quiz suspect after €2 million cannabis seizure
Reports the initial arrest and questioning of the suspect, noting he is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, and can be held for up to a week.
suspect, 30s, male - 8 May2026Joint Operation – Gardaí and Revenue Customs Operation, €2 million Cannabis Seized, One Arrest, Co. Clare, Friday 8th May 2026
Original Garda press release confirming the arrest and detention of the suspect under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, and identifying the Clare Divisional Drugs Unit as a participating agency.
suspect, 30s, male - 8 May2026Update (1): Court Appearance - Joint Operation, Gardaí and Revenue Customs, €2 million Cannabis Seized, Co. Clare, Friday 8th May 2026
Confirms the man has been charged and provides the specific court appearance date and time: a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 5pm.
suspect, 30s, male