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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22345Smuggling of contraband to a prisoner · Co. Roscommon · 30 Oct 2026

Three men arrested for smuggling contraband to Sligo drug dealer in Castlerea Prison

Three men were arrested by gardaí in an intelligence-led operation on Friday, 30 October 2026, on suspicion of trying to smuggle contraband to a notorious Sligo drug dealer while visiting him in Castlerea Prison. The prisoner is on remand for drug-related charges and is suspected of being one of the country's biggest drug dealers.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Nov
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree men were arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle contraband to a notorious Sligo gang boss in prison. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe men were visiting the gangster in Castlerea Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on Friday, 30 October 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí swooped on the men outside the prison and seized a quantity of suspected contraband. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe prisoner is on remand for drug related charges. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Nov2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Men visiting notorious Sligo drug dealer arrested

    First report of the arrest of three men for allegedly trying to pass contraband to a Sligo drug dealer in Castlerea Prison.

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