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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3822Possession of controlled drugs · Co. Limerick · 14 Feb 2026

Man in 50s arrested after €100,000 cannabis seized in Limerick city

A man in his 50s was arrested and charged after Gardaí seized suspected cannabis worth over €100,000 from a domestic residence in Limerick city on 14 February 2026, as part of an intelligence-led operation by the Divisional Drugs Unit. He is due to appear before Limerick District Court on 16 February 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged14 Feb
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected cannabis herb with an estimated value of over €100,000 was discovered in a domestic residence. (garda.ie)
  • whatAn adult male aged in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (garda.ie)
  • whatSuspected cannabis herb with an estimated value of over €100,000 was discovered. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatAn adult male aged in his 50s was arrested. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis was found at a domestic residence in Limerick city. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on Saturday 14 February 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit in Henry Street conducted an intelligence-led operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Limerick city on 14 February 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was conducted by Gardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit in Henry Street. (corkbeo.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged in connection with the seizure. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged in connection with the seizure. (corkbeo.ie)
  • courtHe is expected to appear before Limerick District Court on 16 February 2026 at 10:30am. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Feb2026
    Chargedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Man arrested as over €100k worth of cannabis seized in Limerick

    Reports the arrest, charge under the Drug Trafficking Act, and upcoming court appearance; cannabis to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

    suspect, 50s, male
  2. 14 Feb2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Operation Tara: Arrest and Seizure of €100,000 Cannabis herb, Limerick city, 14th February 2026

    Official Garda press release confirming the arrest, charge, and court appearance date.

    suspect, 50s, male