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Case No. 1790Possession of controlled drugs (cannabis) · Co. Dublin · 26 Apr 2025

Man in his 20s charged after €720,000 cannabis seized at Dublin Port

Approximately 36 kg of suspected herbal cannabis, with an estimated street value of €720,000, was seized from a truck at Dublin Port on 26 April 2025 during a joint Revenue and Garda operation. A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the seizure and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He was charged with possession of controlled drugs and was scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 28 April 2025. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged26 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Approximately 36 kg of suspected herbal cannabis was seized from a truck at Dublin Port.
Where
The seizure took place at Dublin Port, Dublin.
When
The cannabis was seized on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Cause
The seizure was made during a joint operation led by Revenue's Customs Service and supported by the Garda DMR North Central Divisional Drugs Unit.
Investigation
A man in his 20s was arrested and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Charges
The man was charged with possession of controlled drugs (cannabis).
In court
He was scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ No.1) on Monday, 28 April 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Other details
  • The estimated street value of the seized cannabis was €720,000.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatApproximately 36 kg of suspected herbal cannabis was seized from a truck at Dublin Port. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ No.1) on Monday 28 April 2025 at approximately 10:30 a.m. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe estimated street value of the seized cannabis was €720,000. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Apr2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Gardaí and Revenue Seize €720,000 of Herbal Cannabis at Dublin Port, 26th April 2025

    Garda press release announcing the arrest and charging of a man in his 20s following the seizure of 36 kg of cannabis at Dublin Port during a joint Revenue and Garda operation.

    suspect, 20s, male