Case No. 2906Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) · Co. Dublin · 17 Nov 2024
Man in his 70s charged after €350,000 cocaine seized at Dublin Airport
A man in his 70s was arrested and charged after Revenue officers seized approximately five kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated €350,000 from his baggage at Dublin Airport on 17 November 2024, when he arrived on a flight from Zurich that had originated in Brazil.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged19 Nov
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatApproximately five kilograms of cocaine were seized at Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cocaine had an estimated value of €350,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe cocaine was discovered within the passenger's baggage at Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe passenger had arrived on a flight from Zurich that had originated in Brazil. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place on Sunday, 17 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe stop was made as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officers. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí and Revenue officials say investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before the courts on Monday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA man in his 70s was arrested and subsequently charged by An Garda Síochána. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Nov2024Man, 70s, arrested after €350,000 worth of cocaine seized at Dublin Airport
Reports the arrest and charging of a man in his 70s following the seizure of 5 kg of cocaine at Dublin Airport on 17 November 2024; he appeared before the courts on Monday morning and investigations are ongoing.
suspect, 70s, male