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Case No. 1821Possession of controlled drugs (cannabis) · Co. Dublin · 15 Apr 2025

Man in his 20s arrested after €446,000 cannabis seized in baggage at Dublin Airport

On Tuesday, 15 April 2025, Revenue officers seized approximately 22.3kgs of herbal cannabis, valued at about €446,000, from the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight from Abu Dhabi at Dublin Airport. The search followed risk profiling by Revenue officers. A man in his 20s was subsequently arrested by Gardaí in relation to the seizure under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, a development reported on 22 April 2025. The latest development is that he is due to appear before the courts at a later date, and Revenue has said investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested22 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Approximately 22.3kgs of herbal cannabis was seized.
  • The cannabis had an estimated value of approximately €446,000.
  • The cannabis was concealed in vacuum-packed packages within the passenger's baggage.
  • A man in his 20s was arrested by Gardaí in relation to the seizure.
Where
  • The seizure took place at Dublin Airport.
  • The passenger had disembarked a flight from Abu Dhabi.
When
  • The seizure occurred on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
  • The arrest was reported on 22 April 2025.
Cause
The search was conducted as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officers.
Investigation
  • The seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.
  • A Revenue spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The man was arrested under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
In court
The man is due to appear before the courts at a later date.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatApproximately 22.3kgs of herbal cannabis was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis had an estimated value of approximately €446,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis was concealed in vacuum-packed packages within the passenger's baggage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his 20s was arrested in relation to the seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe passenger had disembarked a flight from Abu Dhabi. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe seizure took place at Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe seizure occurred on Tuesday, 15 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe search was conducted as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before the courts at a later date. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Dublin Airport drug seizure as man arrested after cannabis found in baggage

    Reports the arrest and seizure details, including the quantity, value, origin flight, and legal basis for detention.

    suspect, 20s, male