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Case No. 5164Drug trafficking (cocaine and cannabis) · Co. Galway · 29 Aug 2024

Two men arrested after drug seizure of over €550,000 in Galway and Monaghan

On Thursday 29 August 2024, Gardaí searched six locations in Monaghan and Galway as part of an operation targeting an organised crime gang suspected of importing and selling drugs in the North East and West of Ireland. Over €550,000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine, €65,000 in cash, four cars and a Rolex watch were seized, and two men were arrested and detained at a Garda station. The case was first reported on 30 August 2024 and updated on 31 August. The seized drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested31 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Over €550,000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine was seized.
  • €65,000 in cash, four cars and a Rolex watch were also seized.
Where
Six locations were searched in Monaghan and Galway.
When
The searches took place on Thursday 29 August 2024.
Cause
The operation targeted an organised crime gang suspected of importing and selling drugs in the North East and West of Ireland.
Investigation
  • Detective Gardaí based in Monaghan and Galway carried out the searches, with Detective and Drug Unit personnel from the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan and Galway Divisions involved.
  • Two men were arrested as part of the investigation and detained at a Garda station.
  • The seized drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The sources report no charges against the two arrested men.
Other details
The case was first reported by galwaybeo.ie on 30 August 2024 and updated on 31 August 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOver €550,000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine was seized. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • what€65,000 in cash, four cars and a Rolex watch were seized. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereSix locations were searched in Monaghan and Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe searches took place on Thursday 29 August 2024. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • causeThe operation targeted an organised crime gang suspected of importing and selling drugs in the North East and West of Ireland. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationTwo men were arrested as part of the investigation and detained at a Garda station. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs are being sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and investigations are ongoing. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherThe searches involved Detective and Drug Unit personnel from the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan and Galway Divisions. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Aug2024
    Arrestedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Two arrested after drug seizure of over €550k in Galway and Monaghan

    First report of the operation. Covers searches in both Galway and Monaghan, with the drugs sent for analysis. The separate Ballinasloe burglary mentioned in the article is not part of this case.

    suspect, 40s, malesuspect, 50s, male