Ireland Two men charged after over €100,000 of drugs seized in Limerick city raid
On Thursday 19 October 2023, Gardaí searched two properties in the King's Island area of Limerick city as part of Operation Tara and seized suspected heroin, crack cocaine and alprazolam worth a total of €105,000. Two men, one in his 40s and one in his 20s, were arrested and detained at a Garda station in Limerick city under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. The seized drugs were sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, and Gardaí said investigations are ongoing. Both men have been charged and were due to appear before Limerick District Court at 12:30pm on 20 October 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested19 Oct
- Charged19 Oct
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí seized suspected heroin worth an estimated €82,000.
- Gardaí seized suspected crack cocaine worth €20,000, though one source describes it as cocaine.
- Gardaí seized suspected alprazolam, a fast-acting tranquilliser also known as Xanax, worth €3,000.
- The seized drugs total €105,000, described in one source as just over €100,000.
- Where
- Two premises in the King's Island area of Limerick city were searched.
- When
- The searches took place on Thursday 19 October 2023.
- Investigation
- The searches were part of Operation Tara and were carried out by Gardaí from the Limerick Divisional Drug Unit, supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit and other Detective Units.
- Two men, one in his 40s and one in his 20s, were arrested.
- The seized drugs were sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
- Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
- Other details
- The two men were detained at a Garda station in Limerick city under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
- Charges
- Both men arrested in the investigation have been charged.
- In court
- Both men were due to appear before Limerick District Court at 12:30pm on 20 October 2023.
32 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOver €100,000 of suspected heroin, crack cocaine and alprazolam was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized over €100,000 of suspected heroin, crack cocaine and alprazolam and arrested two men. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized suspected heroin worth €82,000. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized crack cocaine worth €20,000. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized alprazolam worth €3,000. (garda.ie)
- whatThe seized drugs total €105,000. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized over €100,000 of suspected drugs. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatHeroin worth an estimated €82,000 was seized. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatCocaine worth €20,000 was seized. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatAlprazolam worth €3,000 was seized. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Limerick City. (garda.ie)
- whereTwo premises in the King's Island area of Limerick city were searched. (garda.ie)
- whereGardaí searched two properties in the King's Island area of Limerick city. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe seizure took place on Thursday 19 October 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search operation took place on Thursday 19 October 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Thursday 19 October 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe seizure was part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo men were arrested. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was conducted as part of Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Limerick Divisional Drug Unit, supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit and other Detective Units, carried out the searches. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo men were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeBoth men arrested in the investigation have now been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeBoth men have been charged. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtBoth men are expected to appear before Limerick District Court today at 12:30pm. (garda.ie)
- courtThe men are due to appear before Limerick District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
- otherTwo men were arrested as part of the investigation. (garda.ie)
- otherThe two men were detained at a Garda station in Limerick city under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (garda.ie)
- otherBoth men were detained at a Garda station in Limerick city under drug trafficking provisions. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Oct2023Two men arrested after €100,000 worth of heroin and cocaine seized in Limerick
Adds that both men have been charged and are due before Limerick District Court. Gives the seizure amounts for heroin, cocaine and alprazolam and says the drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland.
accused, 40s, maleaccused, 20s, male - 19 Oct2023Operation Tara - Over €100,000 of Suspected Heroin, Crack Cocaine and Alprazolam Seized, Two Men Arrested, Limerick City, Thursday 19th October 2023
Garda press release giving the drug breakdown and values (heroin €82,000, crack cocaine €20,000, alprazolam €3,000, total €105,000), the Section 2 detention, and that the drugs will go to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. It does not mention charges.
suspect, 40s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 19 Oct2023Court Appearance - Operation Tara - Over €100,000 of Suspected Heroin, Crack Cocaine and Alprazolam Seized, Two Men Arrested, Limerick City, Thursday 19th October 2023
Garda release confirms both men arrested in the investigation have been charged and are expected before Limerick District Court today at 12:30pm (issued 20 October 2023).
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