Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8616Firearms and drugs seizure · Co. Kildare

Two males charged after gun and drugs seizures in Kildare and Laois

Between 10 and 12 July 2026, gardaí carried out an operation under Operation Tara involving searches at six locations in counties Kildare and Laois. The searches led to the seizure of military-grade firearms and suspected drugs estimated to be worth more than €700,000. Two males, both in their 40s, were arrested in connection with the gun seizures and have been charged, according to a garda spokesperson. The latest development is that both are expected to appear before Athy District Court on Tuesday 14 July 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged14 Jul
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  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two males were arrested in relation to military-grade gun seizures in Kildare and Laois.
Where
Searches were carried out at six locations across counties Kildare and Laois.
When
Gardaí carried out the operation between 10 and 12 July 2026 under Operation Tara.
Weapon
Military-grade firearms were seized.
Other details
Suspected drugs estimated to be worth more than €700,000 were seized.
Charges
A garda spokesperson said the two males, aged in their 40s, have been charged.
In court
Both are expected to appear before Athy District Court on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
Investigation
  • The firearms are to be sent to the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau for technical examination.
  • The seized drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo males were arrested in relation to military-grade gun seizures in Kildare and Laois. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereSearches were carried out at six locations in Kildare and Laois. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí carried out an operation between 10 and 12 July 2026 under Operation Tara. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponMilitary-grade firearms were seized. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe firearms are to be sent for technical examination by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe seized drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA garda spokesperson said the two males, aged in their 40s, have been charged. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBoth are expected to appear before Athy District Court on Tuesday 14 July 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSuspected drugs estimated to be worth more than €700,000 were seized. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jul2026
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Males arrested in connection to gun seizures in Kildare to appear before court

    Reports the arrest and charging of two males, both in their 40s, after an Operation Tara searches; firearms and drugs were seized and both are due at Athy District Court on 14 July 2026.

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