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Case No. 6168Importation of cannabis · Co. Dublin · 5 Apr 2024

Spanish man remanded in custody over €260,000 cannabis seizure at Dublin Airport

On April 5, 2024, Revenue officers seized 13.4 kg of herbal cannabis at Dublin Airport, valued at €268,400 in one report and €260,000 in another, concealed in the baggage of a passenger who had arrived on a flight from Malaga, Spain. A man in his 30s was arrested by gardaí that day, and he is named as Siquen Buangiovanni, a 35-year-old Spanish man. On Saturday, April 6, 2024, he appeared before Judge Marie Quirke at Dublin District Court, where he is accused of unlawful possession and importation of cannabis and possession for sale or supply, and has yet to enter a plea. No bail application was made, he was remanded in custody, and legal aid is available subject to a statement of his means, with his next appearance due at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested5 Apr
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Revenue seized 13.4 kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €268,400 in one report and €260,000 in another.
Where
The cannabis was found concealed in the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight from Malaga, Spain, at Dublin Airport.
When
The seizure took place on April 5, 2024, following a suitcase search.
Cause
The drugs were discovered as a result of risk profiling.
Investigation
  • A man in his 30s was arrested by gardaí on Friday, April 5, and was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Dublin Garda Station.
  • Revenue said investigations are ongoing, and gardaí must seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Other details
  • The arrested man is named as Siquen Buangiovanni, a Spanish man aged 35, whose charge sheet lists no address other than Spain.
  • He will be granted legal aid if he provides a statement of his means.
Charges
He is accused of unlawful possession and importation of cannabis and of having it for the purpose of sale or supply, contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Marie Quirke at Dublin District Court on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
  • No application for bail was made, and he has yet to enter a plea.
  • He was remanded in custody pending his next appearance at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHerbal cannabis weighing 13.4 kgs was seized. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe drugs had an estimated value of €268,400. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA Spanish man was arrested over a seizure of cannabis worth €260,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe drugs were seized at Dublin Airport. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were concealed in the baggage of a passenger who had arrived from Malaga, Spain. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis was seized at Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe seizure followed a suitcase search on April 5th. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe drugs were discovered through risk profiling. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationRevenue says investigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí must seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is accused of unlawful possession and importation of cannabis and having it for the purpose of sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offences are contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Marie Quirke at Dublin District Court on Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtNo application for bail was made. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe has yet to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was held in prison pending his next appearance at Cloverhill District Court on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA man in his 30s was arrested by gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherHe will be allowed legal aid if he provides a statement of his means. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Apr2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Spanish man arrested over €260,000 seizure of cannabis remanded in custody

    First court appearance after the arrest. Reports the charges, the remand in custody, the next court date at Cloverhill District Court, and the legal aid decision.

    accused, Siquen Buangiovanni, 35, male, Spanish, named, non-irishSiquen Buangiovanni
  2. 5 Apr2024
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Man arrested after cannabis worth €268,000 found in baggage at Dublin Airport

    First report of this seizure. Adds that the drugs were found through risk profiling and concealed in baggage from a flight from Malaga, Spain.

    suspect, 30s, male