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Case No. 22037Drugs offence (cocaine and cannabis seizure) · Co. Dublin · 6 Mar 2023

Two men arrested after €77,000 drugs seized in Dublin 8

Two men were arrested and charged after approximately €77,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis was seized during Operation Tara searches in Dublin 8 on 6 March 2023. Three cars, three motorcycles, cash and drug paraphernalia were also seized for forensic examination.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Mar
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí in Kevin Street arrested two men and seized approximately €77,000 worth of drugs in Dublin 8. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe male driver in his 20s was found in possession of cocaine and cannabis herb. (garda.ie)
  • whatA large quantity of suspected cocaine and cannabis herb was located in a house and in vehicles parked in the vicinity of the property. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe total value of drugs seized was approximately €77,000. (garda.ie, rte.ie)
  • whatThree cars, three motorcycles, cash and drug paraphernalia were seized for forensic examination. (garda.ie)
  • whatA second man in his late teens was also arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (garda.ie)
  • whatDrugs worth approximately €77,000 were seized during a search operation in Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe motorcycle driver, a man in his 20s, was found in possession of cocaine and cannabis herb. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe man in his 20s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Kevin Street Garda Station. (rte.ie)
  • whatA large quantity of suspected cocaine and cannabis herb was found in a house and in vehicles parked nearby. (rte.ie)
  • whatThree cars, three motorcycles, a quantity of cash and drug paraphernalia were seized for forensic examination. (rte.ie)
  • whatA man in his late teens was also arrested and detained under Section 4 at Kevin Street Garda Station. (rte.ie)
  • whereA follow-up search was conducted at a private residence in Dublin 8. (garda.ie, rte.ie)
  • whereSearches were carried out in the Dublin 8 area. (rte.ie)
  • whenAt approximately 9am, Gardaí stopped a motorcycle on Bull Alley Street. (garda.ie)
  • whenA motorcycle was stopped at about 9am on Bull Alley Street. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe searches were conducted as part of Operation Tara by the Community Response Team in Kevin Street Garda Station and the Divisional Drugs Unit. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe first man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Kevin Street Garda Station. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was part of Operation Tara. (rte.ie)
  • courtBoth men were charged and are due to appear before Dublin District Court at a later date. (garda.ie)
  • courtBoth men have been charged and are due to appear before Dublin District Court at a later date. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2023
    Chargedrte.ie, first report
    Two men arrested, €77k worth of drugs seized in Dublin

    Reports the initial arrests, seizure details, and that both men have been charged and are due before Dublin District Court.

    suspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male
  2. 6 Mar2023
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Operation Tara: €77,000 Drugs Seized and Two Arrests, 6th March 2023

    Provides operational detail including the Bull Alley Street motorcycle stop, the units involved (Community Response Team and Divisional Drugs Unit), the ages of the suspects (20s and late teens), the Section 4 detentions, and the court (Dublin District Court).

    suspect, 20s, malesuspect, late teens, male