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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8339Drug trafficking · Co. Dublin

Two men charged over €1.2m cannabis seizure after Blackhall Square burglary

Gardaí responded to reports that three men in balaclavas, one armed with a hammer, had broken into an apartment at Blackhall Square, Dublin 7, where a cannabis seizure valued at €1.2 million was later found. Aaron Mulhall was arrested in the hall of the apartment, another man was stopped a short distance away, and a third man escaped. Mulhall and Gary Hanley were charged on 13 August with unlawful possession of drugs for sale or supply, and both appeared at separate hearings at Dublin District Court. Hanley's bail application was deferred and he was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday, while Mulhall was remanded in custody pending lodgement of bail.

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  4. In court1 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
Two men were charged over a €1.2 million cannabis seizure in Dublin after gardaí responded to reports of a burglary.
Where
The alleged offences took place at an apartment at Blackhall Square, Dublin 7.
Cause
It was alleged that the apartment door had been forced open.
Weapon
Reports to gardaí said the three males who broke in were wearing balaclavas and armed with a hammer.
Investigation
  • Mulhall was arrested in the hall of the apartment, another man was stopped a short distance away, and a third man escaped.
  • A hidden camera was found on top of one of the suitcases, and Mulhall was allegedly found with about €10,000, three mobile phones and a passport.
Other details
  • Three suitcases were found to contain 90 individual packages of cannabis.
  • The two occupants of the apartment, a male and a female, both Chinese nationals, also fled the scene.
  • A neighbour saw a Chinese man with his hands tied behind his back with cable ties moments before gardaí arrived.
  • Mulhall's defence said he did not have the suitcase and was unaware of its contents.
  • The article is dated 1 August 2026 in the source listing but 14 August 2026 in its text.
Charges
Aaron Mulhall and Gary Hanley were charged on 13 August with unlawful possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • The two men faced separate hearings at Dublin District Court.
  • Mulhall was remanded in custody pending lodgement of €750 from him and €10,000 from an independent surety.
  • If granted bail, Mulhall must obey a curfew at his address and sign on daily at his local garda station.
  • Hanley deferred his bail application and was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men have been charged over a €1.2 million cannabis seizure in Dublin after gardaí responded to reports of a burglary. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at an apartment at Blackhall Square, in Dublin 7. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeIt was alleged the apartment door had been forced open. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe males reported to gardaí were armed with a hammer. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received reports of three males wearing balaclavas and armed with a hammer breaking into the apartment. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationMulhall was arrested in the hall of the apartment, another man was stopped a short distance away, and a third man escaped. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA hidden camera was found on top of one of the suitcases. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationMulhall was found allegedly in possession of about €10,000, three mobile phones and a passport. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeAaron Mulhall and Gary Hanley were charged with unlawful possession of drugs for sale or supply on 13 August. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe two men faced separate hearings at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHanley deferred his bail application and was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMulhall was remanded in custody pending lodgement of €750 from him and €10,000 from an independent surety. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceIf granted bail, Mulhall must obey a curfew at his address and sign on daily at his local garda station. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe occupants, a male and a female, both Chinese nationals, had also fled the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA Chinese man was seen by a neighbour with his hands tied behind his back with cable ties moments before gardaí arrived. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThree suitcases were found to contain 90 individual packages of cannabis. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMulhall's defence said he did not have the suitcase and was unaware of its contents. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Two men charged over €1.2m cannabis seizure after Dublin burglary

    Reports the charges against Aaron Mulhall and Gary Hanley, who were charged on 13 August, and their first court hearings at Dublin District Court. Adds the seizure details, the alleged burglary and bail conditions.

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