Ireland Two arrested after €105,000 cannabis seized in Co. Wicklow
Two people were arrested after approximately 5.75kg of herbal cannabis worth an estimated €105,000 was seized during two separate searches in Co. Wicklow on 16 February 2026, as part of a joint operation involving the Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested16 Feb
2 reports - Charged16 Feb
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe Revenue Customs Service seized approximately 5.75kg of herbal cannabis. (garda.ie)
- whatThe cannabis was seized in two separate seizures. (garda.ie)
- whatThe estimated value of the cannabis was approximately €105,000. (garda.ie)
- whatOne adult male in his 20s and one adult female in her 30s were arrested. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatApproximately 5.75 kilograms of herbal cannabis was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cannabis was valued at an estimated €105,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe seizures took place in Co. Wicklow. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the matter are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was conducted jointly by the GNDOCB, the Bray Drugs Unit, Bray/Arklow/Wicklow Detective Branches and the Revenue Customs Service. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe two arrested individuals are detained in Garda Stations in Co. Wicklow under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seizures were made during two separate searches under a joint operation involving the Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Bray Drugs Unit and the Garda Detective Branch in the Wicklow area assisted with the seizure and arrests. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationBoth are detained at Garda stations in Co. Wicklow under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí say investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man in his 20s and woman in her 30s have been charged in connection with the cannabis seizure investigation. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Bray District Court on 9 March 2026. (garda.ie)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before Wicklow District Court on 10 March 2026. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Feb2026Two arrested after more than €100k worth of cannabis seized in Wicklow
Reports the arrest of a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s following the seizure of 5.75kg of cannabis in Co. Wicklow under a joint Revenue and Garda operation.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 16 Feb2026Joint Operation – Gardaí and Revenue Customs Service Seize €105,000 Cannabis, 2 Arrests, Co. Wicklow– 16th February 2026
Confirms the ages of the two arrested individuals (male in his 20s, female in her 30s), names the specific units involved (Bray Drugs Unit, Bray/Arklow/Wicklow Detective Branches), and states the seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 16 Feb2026Update: Joint Operation – Gardaí and Revenue Customs Service Seize €105,000 Cannabis, Arrests, Co. Wicklow – 16th February 2026
Confirms the two arrested suspects have been charged and provides their court dates: man before Bray District Court 9 March 2026, woman before Wicklow District Court 10 March 2026.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, female