Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9820Drug offence (cannabis seizure) · Co. Dublin

Man in his 30s charged after cannabis seized in North Dublin

Around 75kg of herbal cannabis, estimated at €1.5 million, was seized in North Dublin in a joint operation by Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau; the seizure date is not given. A man in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 and has been charged, as reported on 1 May 2026. He is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Monday 25 May at around 10.30am and remains in garda custody. Investigations remain ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 May
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Around 75kg of herbal cannabis was seized.
  • The suspected cannabis has an estimated value of €1.5 million.
Where
The cannabis was seized in North Dublin.
When
The seizure date is not stated in the sources; the charge was reported on 1 May 2026.
Investigation
  • The seizure was a joint operation between Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
  • Investigations remain ongoing.
Other details
  • A man in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 in a Dublin garda station.
  • The charged man remains in garda custody.
Charges
The man has been charged in connection with the investigation; the charge is an allegation.
In court
The man is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Monday 25 May at around 10.30am.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAround 75kg of herbal cannabis was seized. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe suspected cannabis has an estimated value of €1.5 million. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis was seized in North Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was a joint operation between Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations remain ongoing. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeA man arrested in connection with the investigation has been charged. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe man is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Monday morning, 25 May, at around 10.30am. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA man in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe charged man remains in garda custody. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    Chargedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man (30s) charged after €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in Dublin

    Reports the charge against a man in his 30s, his expected court date and the estimated value of the seizure. Also mentions that three joint operations on 22 May resulted in drugs seizures worth €2.75 million in total, which is a wider figure not tied to this case.

    accused, 30s, male