Case No. 2595Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine and cannabis) · Co. Wicklow · 7 Jan 2025
Man in his 40s arrested after €123,720 cannabis and cocaine seized in Arklow and Aughrim, Wicklow
A man in his 40s was arrested after Gardaí seized cocaine worth €108,720 and cannabis worth €15,000, along with €2,260 in cash and luxury watches, during search warrants at a residence in Arklow and two premises in Aughrim, Co Wicklow, on 7 January 2025 as part of Operation Tara.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested7 Jan
3 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí seized a combined €123,720 of cocaine and cannabis (garda.ie)
- whatCocaine with an estimated street value of €108,720 was seized (garda.ie)
- whatCannabis with an estimated street value of €15,000 was seized (garda.ie)
- what€2,260 in cash was seized (garda.ie)
- whatFour luxury brand watches were seized (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA number of electronic devices and drugs paraphernalia were seized (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatOver €120,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis was seized. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe combined seizure is estimated at €123,720 pending analysis. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe seized cocaine had an estimated street value of €108,720. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe cannabis was estimated at €15,000. (irishtimes.com)
- whatOfficers confiscated €2,260 in cash, four luxury watches, electronic devices and drugs paraphernalia. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA male in his 40s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatCocaine with an estimated street value of €108,720 was discovered and seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatCannabis with an estimated street value of €15,000 was discovered and seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- what€2,260 in cash was seized during the operation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereSearch warrants were executed at a residence in Arklow and two premises in Aughrim (garda.ie)
- whereSearches were carried out in the Arklow and Aughrim areas. (irishtimes.com)
- whereSearches were conducted in Arklow and Aughrim on Tuesday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereSearch warrants were executed at a residence in Arklow and two premises in Aughrim at approximately 7am. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe searches were conducted at approximately 7:00am on Tuesday 7 January 2025 (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was part of Operation Tara targeting drug distribution in South Wicklow and North Wexford (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, Wicklow Divisional Search Team and Digital First Responder (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Eastern Region (garda.ie)
- investigationThe drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation is part of Operation Tara focusing on drug distribution in south Wicklow and north Wexford. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe Wicklow and Arklow detective units, supported by the regional armed support unit and the Garda dog unit, executed the search warrants. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe operation was part of Operation Tara targeting drug distribution in South Wicklow/North Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationHe is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Eastern Region. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man was arrested for an offence contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man was arrested under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Jan2025Gardai arrest man after seizing combined €123,720 of cannabis and cocaine
Initial arrest and seizure report following Operation Tara searches in South Wicklow/North Wexford area.
suspect, 40s, male - 7 Jan2025Gardaí seize €120,000 worth of drugs in Co Wicklow and arrest man (40s)
Details of the seizure including estimated values, items confiscated, units involved, and the Operation Tara context.
suspect, 40s, male - 7 Jan2025Operation Tara – Over €123,000 Cocaine and Cannabis Seized and One Arrest, Co. Wicklow, 7th January 2025
Official Garda press release confirming the arrest and seizure details, including the specific values, items seized, and the legal basis for detention.
suspect, 40s, male