Case No. 1625Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine), possession of a firearm · Co. Cork · 18 May 2025

Man in his 50s charged after €80,000 cocaine and firearms seized in Passage West, Cork

A man in his 50s was arrested and charged after Gardaí seized approximately €80,000 worth of suspected cocaine, two improvised firearms, and ammunition during a search under warrant at a residence in Passage West, Cork, on 18 May 2025. He was due to appear at Cork District Court on 22 May 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 May
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí seized approximately €80,000 worth of suspected cocaine. (garda.ie)
  • whatTwo improvised firearms were seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatA number of other items were seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man in his 50s was arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in Cork city. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Sunday 18 May 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from the Cork City Division conducted a search under warrant at a domestic residence in Passage West. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe search was part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Cork city. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear at Cork District Court on 22 May 2025 at 10:30 am. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 May2025
    Court Appearance - Gardaí seize €80,000 of cocaine in Passage West, Cork city, Thursday 22nd May 2025

    Garda press release announcing the drug and firearms seizure, arrest and charging of a man in his 50s in Passage West, Cork.

    suspect, 50s, male