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Case No. 2303Possession of controlled drugs (M-Cat) · Co. Kildare · 17 Feb 2025

Teenager arrested after €500,000 M-Cat seized in Newbridge, Co Kildare

On Monday 17 February 2025, Revenue and Gardaí seized 10.19kgs of M-Cat with an estimated value of approximately €500,000 in Newbridge, Co Kildare, as part of an intelligence-led joint operation. An 18-year-old male was arrested in connection with the seizure and detained at a Garda station in Co Kildare under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. Gardaí subsequently charged the man, and he is due to appear before Naas District Court on 18 February 2025 at 10.30am. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested17 Feb
    4 reports
  3. Charged17 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
10.19kgs of 4-Methyl methcathinone HCL (M-Cat) with an estimated value of approximately €500,000 was seized.
Where
The seizure took place in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
The seizure occurred on Monday 17 February 2025.
Investigation
  • The seizure was part of an intelligence-led joint operation by Revenue's Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, and the Newbridge Drugs and Crime Unit.
  • An 18-year-old male was arrested and detained at a Garda station in Co Kildare under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
Charges
Gardaí charged the 18-year-old male in connection with the seizure.
In court
He is due to appear before Naas District Court on 18 February 2025 at 10.30am.
Other details
Investigations are ongoing.
26 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe male is aged 18 years. (garda.ie)
  • what10.19kgs of M-Cat was seized (garda.ie)
  • whatThe estimated value of the seizure was approximately €500,000 (garda.ie)
  • whatAn 18-year-old male was arrested (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • whatRevenue officials discovered 10.19kgs of 4Methyl methcathinone HCL (M-Cat) worth €500,000 (dublinlive.ie)
  • what10.19kg of M-Cat was seized (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe drugs had an estimated value of approximately €500,000 (irishtimes.com)
  • what10.19kgs of 4-Methyl methcathinone HCL (M-Cat) was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe seized drugs had an estimated value of approximately €500,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatM-Cat is a powerful stimulant related to amphetamines such as speed and ecstasy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAn 18-year-old male was arrested in connection with the seizure. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe joint drug seizure took place in Newbridge, Co Kildare. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe seizure took place in Newbridge, Co Kildare (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe 18-year-old is detained at a Garda station in Co Kildare (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Monday 17 February 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe seizure occurred on 17 February 2025 (garda.ie)
  • whenThe seizure occurred on Monday, 17 February 2025 (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was an intelligence-led operation (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of an intelligence-led operation (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe suspect is being detained at a Garda station in Co Kildare (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí say investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeGardaí have charged the male arrested in relation to the joint drug seizure. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Naas District Court on 18 February 2025 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
  • otherHe is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 18 Feb2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Teen arrested after €500k worth of drugs seized during major Revenue operation

    Initial report of the arrest and drug seizure during a Revenue joint operation.

    suspect, 18, male
  2. 17 Feb2025
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Teenager arrested in Co Kildare after seizure of drugs worth €500,000

    Confirms the arrest and details of the joint operation; states investigations are ongoing.

    suspect, 18, male
  3. 17 Feb2025
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Man, 18, arrested after Revenue seize drugs worth €500,000 in Kildare

    Confirms the arrest and provides a Revenue spokeswoman's statement confirming the joint operation and that investigations are ongoing.

    suspect, 18, male
  4. 17 Feb2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Garda and Revenue Joint Operation - Arrest and €500,000 Drugs Seized, Co. Kildare 17th February 2025

    Official Garda press release confirming the arrest and seizure details for the same incident already reported in case 2303.

    suspect, 18, male
  5. 17 Feb2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance - Garda and Revenue Joint Operation, Arrest and €500,000 Drugs Seized, Co. Kildare. 17th February, 2025.

    The 18-year-old has been formally charged and is due to appear before Naas District Court on 18 February 2025 at 10.30am.

    suspect, 18, male