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Case No. 0130Sale and supply of controlled drugs · Co. Dublin · 15 Oct 2026

Man in 40s arrested and €170,000 in drugs and cash seized in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

On 15 October 2026, the Dublin Crime Response Team searched a residence in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the Dublin area. Officers seized approximately €167,110 in drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, psilocin and LSD, along with €4,575 in cash and drugs paraphernalia. The seized drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested16 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 40s was arrested and approximately €167,110 in drugs and €4,575 in cash were seized during a search of a residence.
Where
The search took place at a residence in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
When
The search was carried out on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Cause
The operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
Investigation
  • The operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT).
  • The man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the Dublin area.
  • The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • Suspected cannabis (approx. €113,100), cocaine (approx. €45,600), MDMA powder (€4,260), MDMA tablets (€2,570), psilocin (€980) and LSD (€600) were seized.
  • Drugs paraphernalia including scales and a vacuum sealer, and €4,575 in cash, were also seized.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe search took place at a residence in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search was carried out on Thursday 15 October 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT). (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the Dublin area. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • otherSuspected cannabis with an approximate value of €113,100 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • otherCocaine with an approximate value of €45,600 was seized. (garda.ie)
  • otherMDMA powder (€4,260), MDMA tablets (€2,570), Psilocin (€980) and LSD (€600) were seized. (garda.ie)
  • otherDrugs paraphernalia including scales and a vacuum sealer were seized. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2026
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    16/10/2026 Operation Tara - DCRT Seizes Over €170,000 Drugs and Cash, and Arrest – Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, 15th October 2026

    Garda press release detailing the DCRT search and arrest in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, on 15 October 2026, with itemised drug and cash seizures totalling over €170,000.

    suspect, 40s, male