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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11068Drug offences (cocaine seizure) · Co. Donegal

Man in his 50s released on bail after €4,500 cocaine seizure in Doochary, Donegal

Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit searched a premises in Doochary, Donegal, and seized approximately €4,500 worth of cocaine, subject to analysis. A man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, then later charged and released on bail. A court appearance has been scheduled for a later date, and no sentence has been reported. The report was published on 10 February 2026, and the incident date is not given.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized approximately €4,500 worth of cocaine, subject to analysis.
Where
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit searched a premises in Doochary, Donegal.
When
The report was published on 10 February 2026; the incident date is not given.
Investigation
A man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Charges
The man was later charged.
In court
The man was released on bail, with a court appearance scheduled for a later date.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • The suspect is a man in his 50s; his name and nationality are not given in the reports.
  • Gardaí have appealed for information on the sale and supply of controlled substances in Donegal.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized approximately €4,500 worth of cocaine, subject to analysis. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereGardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit searched a premises in Doochary. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe drug seizure took place in Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was later charged and released on bail. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Feb2026
    Chargeddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man (50s) released on bail following €4,500 cocaine seizure in Donegal

    Reports the arrest, charge and bail of a man in his 50s after the Doochary cocaine seizure. Gives the seizure value and the statutory power of arrest, and says the cocaine is subject to analysis.

    suspect, 50s, male