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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5911Drug trafficking · Co. Dublin

One arrested after drugs and firearm seized in Blanchardstown

Gardaí seized drugs worth about €117,400, a firearm and ammunition during two searches in Blanchardstown, Dublin. One person was arrested and held in a Garda station.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 May
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized approximately €117,400 worth of drugs. (garda.ie)
  • whatDuring the further searches Gardaí seized cannabis with an estimated value of €30,680. (garda.ie)
  • whatDuring the further searches Gardaí seized about €46,270 worth of cocaine. (garda.ie)
  • whatDuring the further searches Gardaí seized ten shotgun cartridges and nine 9mm short ammunition. (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized drugs worth approximately €117,400 and a firearm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCannabis and cocaine with estimated values of €30,680 and €46,270 were seized during Wednesday's operation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTen shotgun cartridges and nine 9mm calibre short rounds were confiscated. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe seizure took place in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe searches took place in Blanchardstown, a suburb of north-west Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe initial seizure took place on Tuesday 7 May 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe two searches took place on a Tuesday and a Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponGardaí seized a firearm in the initial seizure. (garda.ie)
  • weaponA firearm was seized, though its type is not stated. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out further searches on 8 May 2024 in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA prisoner arrested in relation to the investigation remains in Garda custody. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs and ammunition seized will be sent for further examination. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationOne person was arrested, and the detainee is being held in a Garda station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe seizure was carried out as part of Operation Tara, a national anti-drugs strategy launched by Gardaí in July 2021. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    One arrested as Gardaí seize €117k worth of drugs and firearm in Dublin raid

    Reports the seizure of drugs, a firearm and ammunition in two searches in Blanchardstown and one arrest. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    suspect
  2. 7 May2024
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    Update: Drug and Firearm Seizure, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. 7th May, 2024.

    Garda.ie update issued 8 May 2024 on the 7 May seizure. Adds further searches on 8 May that found cannabis worth €30,680, cocaine worth about €46,270, and ammunition, and confirms a prisoner remains in custody.

    suspect