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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1411Possession of controlled drugs (drugs interdiction) · Co. Cork · 1 Jul 2025

Two men charged after ship searched in Joint Task Force drugs interdiction operation, Co. Cork

Two males in their 30s and 40s were charged after a larger motor vessel was searched by Customs Revenue Service and An Garda Síochána as part of a Joint Task Force drugs interdiction operation in Co. Cork. They are due to appear at Bandon District Court on 3 July 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA larger motor vessel (ship) was identified in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe two males were arrested at Haulbowline Naval Base. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe motor vessel was searched by Customs Revenue Service and An Garda Síochána. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInterviews were carried out with crew members of the vessel. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe two males have been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe two males are due to appear before Bandon District Court on Thursday 3 July 2025. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (3) Court Appearance - Joint Task Force Drugs Interdiction Operation, Co. Cork Tuesday 1st July 2025

    Update (3) to the Joint Task Force operation: a larger motor vessel was identified and searched, crew members were interviewed, and two males arrested at Haulbowline Naval Base have now been charged and are due before Bandon District Court.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 40s, male