Ireland Nine charged after Operation Clean Streets drugs raids in Ballinasloe
On Thursday 17 August 2023, gardaí carrying out Operation Clean Streets arrested nine people, seven men and two women, in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, as part of an operation targeting the distribution of illegal drugs. Searches covered five residential properties, a yard and horse stables, and gardaí seized about €20,000 in cash, drugs worth an estimated €21,000, a drugs press, weapons, a Rolex watch and a vehicle. Gardaí charged all nine people, and two men appeared before Loughrea District Court on Friday 18 August 2023. The other five men and two women were charged and released and will appear before the courts at a later date, which is the latest development reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged18 Aug
- In court17 Aug
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Operation Clean Streets targeted the distribution of illegal drugs in the Ballinasloe Community Area.
- Seven men and two women were arrested for alleged criminal offences.
- Where
- The arrests and searches took place in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
- When
- The arrests took place on Thursday 17 August 2023.
- Investigation
- Over 60 gardaí and detectives took part in the operation.
- Gardaí and detectives searched five residential properties, a yard and horse stables in Ballinasloe.
- Gardaí seized about €20,000 in cash and controlled drugs with an estimated value of €21,000.
- Seized drugs included cocaine worth €9,500 and cannabis worth €11,500.
- Gardaí also seized a drugs press, other drugs paraphernalia, a Rolex watch and a vehicle.
- Weapon
- Weapons were among the items seized during the operation.
- Charges
- Gardaí charged all nine people arrested in the operation.
- In court
- Two men appeared before Loughrea District Court on Friday 18 August 2023.
- The other five men and two women were charged and released and will appear before the courts at a later date.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported.
31 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOperation Clean Streets targeted the distribution of illegal drugs in the Ballinasloe Community Area. (garda.ie)
- whatNine people were arrested. (garda.ie)
- whatSeven men and two women were arrested for alleged criminal offences. (garda.ie)
- what€20,000 in cash was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatControlled drugs with an estimated value of €21,000 were seized. (garda.ie)
- whatCocaine worth €9,500 was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatCannabis worth €11,500 was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatNine people were arrested as part of Operation Clean Streets in Ballinasloe and have been charged. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whereThe arrests took place in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. (garda.ie)
- whereThe operation took place in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (garda.ie)
- whereThe operation targeted the distribution of illegal drugs in the Ballinasloe Community Area. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereOver 60 gardaí and detectives swarmed five properties, a yard and horse stables in the Ballinasloe area. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whenThe arrests took place on Thursday, 17 August 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on Thursday 17 August 2023. (garda.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationNine individuals were arrested as part of Operation Clean Streets. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí and detectives conducted searches across five residential properties in Ballinasloe. (garda.ie)
- investigationSearches also covered a yard and horse stables in Ballinasloe. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí and detectives searched 5 residential properties, a yard and horse stables in Ballinasloe. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationOperation Clean Streets was set up to target the distribution of illegal drugs in Ballinasloe and the surrounding area. (galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí seized about €20,000 in cash, drugs worth an estimated €21,000, a drugs press, paraphernalia, weapons, a Rolex watch and a vehicle. (galwaybeo.ie)
- chargeGardaí charged the nine people arrested. (garda.ie)
- chargeTwo men have been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeGardaí charged the nine people arrested in the Operation Clean Streets operation in Galway on Thursday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtTwo men appeared before Loughrea District Court on 18 August 2023. (garda.ie)
- courtThe other five men and two women were charged and released and will appear before the courts at a later date. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
- courtThe two men were due to appear before a special sitting of Loughrea District Court on Friday 18 August 2023. (garda.ie)
- courtTwo men appeared before Loughrea District Court on Friday, 18 August. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtTwo men appeared before Loughrea District Court on Friday 18 August 2023. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherGardaí seized €20,000 cash and controlled drugs with an estimated value of €21,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSeven men and two women were arrested for a number of alleged criminal offences. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSeized drugs included cocaine worth €9,500 and cannabis worth €11,500, along with a Drugs Press and other paraphernalia. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Aug2023Galway gardai announce narcotics arrest update after Operation Clean Streets
Arrest and charge update on the Operation Clean Streets raids in Ballinasloe, including the nine charges, the first court appearances and the seizure figures.
accused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, femaleaccused, female - 18 Aug2023'Operation Clean Streets': Nine charged following garda operation in Galway
Adds that nine people (seven men and two women) were charged, that two men appeared before Loughrea District Court on 18 August, and that the other five men and two women were charged and released to appear at a later date. Also gives the value of the cocaine and cannabis seized and the €20,000 cash.
accused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, maleaccused, femaleaccused, female - 17 Aug2023Operation Clean Streets – €41,000 Drug and Cash Seizures and Arrests, Ballinasloe Co. Galway, 17th August 2023
Official Garda press release giving the breakdown of the operation: €20,000 cash and €21,000 in drugs (cocaine €9,500, cannabis €11,500, plus a Drugs Press and paraphernalia), two men charged, and a special sitting of Loughrea District Court on 18 August 2023.
suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, femalesuspect, female - 17 Aug2023Update - Operation Clean Streets, €41,000 Drug and Cash Seizures and Arrests, Ballinasloe Co. Galway, 17th August 2023
Official garda.ie update confirming the nine people were charged, that two men appeared before Loughrea District Court on 18 August, and that the other five men and two women were charged and released.
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