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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1725Possession of controlled drugs (cannabis) · Co. Dublin · 5 May 2025

Man in his 20s arrested at Dublin Airport with 17.4kg cannabis from Los Angeles

A man in his 20s was arrested at Dublin Airport on 5 May 2025 after 17.4 kg of cannabis, worth an estimated €348,400, was found concealed in vacuum-packed packages in his baggage. Revenue officers seized the drugs as a result of risk profiling when the man arrived on a flight from Los Angeles. He was subsequently arrested by An Garda Síochána and has since appeared before the courts. Revenue said investigations are ongoing as part of operations targeting organised crime groups.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 May
  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 20s was arrested after 17.4 kg of cannabis was found concealed in vacuum-packed packages in his baggage.
Where
The seizure occurred at Dublin Airport.
When
The seizure took place on Monday, 5 May 2025.
Cause
The cannabis was discovered as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officers.
Other details
  • The man had arrived on a flight from Los Angeles.
  • The cannabis had an estimated value of €348,400.
Investigation
  • The man was arrested by An Garda Síochána in relation to the seizure.
  • Revenue stated investigations are ongoing and the seizures are part of operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.
In court
The man has appeared before the courts.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s was arrested after more than 17 kilos of suspected cannabis was found in his baggage at Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRevenue officers seized 17.4 kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €348,400. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis was concealed in vacuum-packed packages within the passenger's baggage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe passenger had disembarked from a flight from Los Angeles. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe seizure occurred at Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Monday, 5 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was made as a result of risk profiling. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested by An Garda Síochána in relation to the seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationRevenue stated investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man has appeared before the courts. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 20s, arrested at Dublin Airport with 17 kilos of cannabis in baggage

    Reports the arrest and seizure of 17.4 kg of cannabis at Dublin Airport from a passenger arriving from Los Angeles.

    suspect, 20s, male