Ireland Case No. 30848Possession of drugs (cannabis); drug trafficking · Co. Dublin · 9 Jul 2021
Polish businessman remanded on bail over €1.4m cannabis seizure in Glasnevin
Zbigniew Kosinski, a 41-year-old Polish motor parts retailer, appeared at Dublin District Court charged with possessing 72 kilos of cannabis worth more than €1.4m, seized from a warehouse in Glasnevin during a multi-agency operation. He was remanded in custody with consent to bail of €35,000.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested9 Jul
2 reports - Chargednot reported
- In court10 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports33 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCannabis with an estimated value of €1,430,400 was seized, with analysis pending. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatCannabis herb worth in excess of €80,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatMore than €1.4m worth of cannabis was seized (irishtimes.com)
- what72 kilos of suspected cannabis were seized (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe consignment was allegedly signed for by the accused using a false name (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe drugs were found in his office (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe had started renting the warehouse two days prior to the drug seizure (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe returned to Ireland on 1 July after seven weeks in Poland (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe started using the business premises to export car parts to Poland (irishtimes.com)
- whereSearches took place at a warehouse in Glasnevin, North Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe search took place at a residential property in Donabate, North Dublin. (garda.ie)
- whereThe accused lives at Belfry Hall, Citywest, Dublin (irishtimes.com)
- whereA warehouse in Glasnevin was searched on Friday (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe operation took place on Saturday, 10 July 2021. (garda.ie)
- investigationOne man was arrested and detained under Drugs Trafficking legislation. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe seizure was part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was carried out by Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit based at Coolock Station. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe premises was under surveillance when a consignment was delivered (irishtimes.com)
- investigationHe was arrested under drug trafficking laws (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of sale or supply (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man was detained at Swords Garda Station. (garda.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Saturday (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail was set at €30,000 own bond with €20,000 cash and a €5,000 independent surety (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe must surrender his passport, remain in the jurisdiction, sign on three times a week, and be contactable by phone at all times (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe operation involved the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue Customs Service. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man was released pending further enquiries. (garda.ie)
- otherHe was co-operative on arrest (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe is a married father of one (irishtimes.com)
- otherHis wife is undergoing treatment for a serious medical problem in Poland (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe has lived in Ireland for seven years (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe had never been in trouble before (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Jul2021Businessman in court over €1.4m cannabis seizure
First court appearance; bail set at €35,000 with conditions; remanded in custody with consent to bail to appear again the following week; no plea entered.
accused, Zbigniew Kosinski, 41, male, Polish, named, non-irishZbigniew Kosinski - 10 Jul2021Operation Tara - €80,000 Cannabis Seized and One Man Arrested – Donabate Co Dublin 10th July 2021
Initial Garda press release reporting the arrest and seizure.
suspect, 50s, male - 9 Jul2021Man arrested in Glasnevin after gardai seize cannabis worth almost €1.5 million
Initial arrest report confirming the multi-agency warehouse search in Glasnevin and the man's detention under Drugs Trafficking legislation; precedes the court appearance reported in the existing case.
suspect, male