Ireland Case No. 3394Possession of controlled drugs · Co. Louth · 5 Apr 2026
Man in 30s charged after €8,300 drugs and €80,000 cash seized in Hackballscross, Co. Louth
A man in his 30s was arrested and charged after Gardaí seized approximately €8,300 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis, €80,000 in cash, and three 1kg solid silver bars during a search under warrant at a domestic residence in Hackballscross, Co. Louth, on 5 April 2026 as part of Operation Tara. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court on 6 April 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged5 Apr
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatApproximately €3,500 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. (garda.ie)
- what€4,800 worth of suspected cannabis herb was seized. (garda.ie)
- what€80,000 in cash was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatThree 1kg solid silver bars valued at approximately €7,500 were seized. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search was at a domestic residence in Hackballscross, Co. Louth. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Sunday, 5 April 2026. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out as part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was conducted by Gardaí from the Dundalk Crime and Drugs Units. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court at 1pm on Monday 6 April 2026. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Apr2026Court Appearance: Operation Tara - €8,300 Drugs Seized, Arrest, Hackballscross, Co. Louth, 5th April 2026
Initial report of the search, seizure, arrest and charging under Operation Tara.
suspect, 30s, male