Ireland Man in 60s charged over cocaine and cannabis seizure in Cork
On 17 September 2021, Gardaí from the Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit and Garda Dog Unit searched a house in the Knocknaheeney area of Cork under warrant pursuant to Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84. They seized approximately €129,700 worth of drugs and cash, including €111,700 of cocaine, €18,000 of cannabis resin pending analysis, and €1,200 in cash. A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene and taken to Gurranabraher Garda Station, where he was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He has since been charged and is scheduled to appear before Cork District Court on 20 September 2021.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested17 Sep
2 reports - Charged17 Sep
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Approximately €129,700 worth of cocaine, cannabis and cash was seized.
- €111,700 of cocaine, €18,000 of cannabis resin pending analysis, and €1,200 in cash were recovered during the search.
- Where
- The search was carried out at a house in the Knocknaheeney area of Co. Cork.
- When
- The search took place on 17 September 2021.
- Investigation
- The search was carried out by the Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit and Garda Dog Unit under warrant pursuant to Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84.
- The man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
- Charges
- A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene and has been charged.
- In court
- He is scheduled to appear before Cork District Court on 20 September 2021.
30 statements extracted from the articles
- whatApproximately €129,700 worth of cocaine, cannabis and cash was seized. (garda.ie)
- what€111,700 of cocaine was recovered during the search. (garda.ie)
- what€18,000 of cannabis resin pending analysis was recovered. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- what€1,200 in cash was also seized. (garda.ie)
- whatA man aged in his 60s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized approximately €129,700 worth of cocaine, cannabis and cash (garda.ie)
- what€111,700 of cocaine was recovered (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- what€1,200 in cash was seized (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s was arrested at the scene (garda.ie, rte.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí seized just under €130,000 worth of drugs and cash from a home in Cork. (rte.ie)
- what€111,700 worth of cocaine was found during the search. (rte.ie)
- what€18,000 of cannabis resin was found during the search. (rte.ie)
- what€1,200 in cash was found during the search. (rte.ie)
- whatApproximately €129,700 worth of drugs was seized in the raid (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe man was taken to Gurranabraher Garda Station. (garda.ie, rte.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe search was carried out at a house in the Knocknaheeney area of Co. Cork (garda.ie)
- whereThe search was carried out at a house in the Knocknaheeny area. (rte.ie)
- whereThe raid took place at a house on the northside of Cork city in the Knocknaheeney area (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe search took place on 17 September 2021 (garda.ie)
- whenThe raid was carried out on Friday, 17 September 2021 (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by the Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit and the Garda Dog Unit under warrant pursuant to Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by the Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit and the Garda Dog Unit (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was conducted under warrant pursuant to Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84 (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was conducted by the Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by Gardaí from the Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit and the Garda Dog Unit (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe search was conducted under warrant pursuant to Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeThe man arrested in connection with the seizure has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is scheduled to appear before Cork District Court on 20 September 2021. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before Cork District Court on 20 September 2021 (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Sep2021Man in his 60s to appear in court tomorrow over massive drugs haul in city
Original report of the drugs raid and subsequent charging of the man in his 60s.
suspect, 60s, male - 18 Sep2021Cocaine, cannabis and cash seized in Cork
Provides the specific breakdown of seized items (€111,700 cocaine, €18,000 cannabis resin, €1,200 cash) and identifies the units involved (Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit, Garda Dog Unit).
suspect, 60s, male - 17 Sep2021€129,700 of Cocaine, Cannabis and Cash Seized, Knocknaheeney, Co. Cork, 17th September 2021
Original Garda press release detailing the warrant search, the specific quantities of drugs and cash seized, and the arrest and detention of the man in his 60s.
suspect, 60s, male - 17 Sep2021Update - €129,700 of Cocaine, Cannabis and Cash Seized, Knocknaheeney, Co. Cork, 17th September 2021
Confirms the man has been charged and will appear before Cork District Court on 20 September 2021. Provides breakdown of seized items (€111,700 cocaine, €18,000 cannabis resin, €1,200 cash) and identifies the units involved (Gurranabraher Drugs Unit, Serious Crime Unit, Garda Dog Unit).
suspect, 60s, male