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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10699Possession of cannabis and possession for sale or supply · Co. Dublin

Marketing executive charged over cannabis seizure at Marconi House, Dublin

Cannabis worth €110,000 was seized at Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2, in a joint Garda and Revenue Customs operation on an incident date recorded as 23 March 2026. Seafra O'Donovan, a man employed by Bauer Media, was charged shortly after 11pm on the Tuesday with unlawful possession of cannabis and possession for sale or supply under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and no plea was entered. At Dublin District Court before Judge Conor Fottrell, gardaí did not object to bail with conditions, and the case was adjourned to 27 May with a requirement to sign on twice a week at his local garda station. The investigation is ongoing and a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Cannabis worth €110,000 was seized at an office building.
Where
The seizure took place at Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2.
When
  • The incident date is recorded as 23 March 2026.
  • The accused was charged shortly after 11pm on the Tuesday.
Other details
  • Seafra O'Donovan is an employee of Bauer Media.
  • The premises is the base for Newstalk, Today FM and affiliated radio stations.
  • Sources give the article date as 1 March 2026 in the record, but the article text is dated 25 March 2026.
Investigation
  • The seizure was part of a joint Garda and Revenue Customs operation.
  • The investigation is still ongoing and a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
  • He was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and having it for sale or supply.
  • No plea was entered to the charges, which are under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • The case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Conor Fottrell.
  • Gardaí did not object to bail with conditions.
  • The accused was ordered to sign on two days a week at his local garda station as a bail condition.
  • The case was adjourned and the accused was ordered to appear again on 27 May.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCannabis worth €110,000 was seized at the office building. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe seizure took place at Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe accused was charged shortly after 11pm on the Tuesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of a joint Garda and Revenue Customs operation. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is still ongoing and a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and having it for sale or supply. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeNo plea was entered to the charges, which are under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Conor Fottrell. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGardaí did not object to bail with conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused was ordered to appear again on 27 May. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was ordered to sign on two days a week at his local garda station. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe premises is the base for Newstalk, Today FM and affiliated radio stations. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Mar2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Marketing executive charged over cannabis seizure at Dublin offices of Newstalk and Today FM

    Reports the court appearance and bail conditions, the joint Garda and Revenue Customs operation, the Bauer Media employment, and the adjourned court date of 27 May.

    accused, Seafra O'Donovan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seafra O'Donovan