Case No. 3064Possession of controlled drugs · Co. Kildare · 16 May 2026
Two men charged over €80,000 drug seizure in Athy, Co. Kildare
Two men, one in his 20s and one in his 30s, were arrested and charged after Gardaí seized approximately €60,000 of cannabis and €20,000 of cocaine, along with €8,500 in cash, from a residential premises in Athy, Co. Kildare, on 16 May 2026. They are due to appear before Naas District Court on 18 May 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged17 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí conducted a search at a residential premises in Athy, Co. Kildare on 16 May 2026. (garda.ie)
- whatApproximately €60,000 of cannabis was seized. (garda.ie)
- what€20,000 worth of cocaine was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatApproximately €8,500 in cash was also seized. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo men, one in his 20s and one in his 30s, were arrested. (garda.ie)
- whereBoth men were conveyed to Newbridge Garda Station. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe men were arrested by Gardaí attached to the Kildare South Drug Unit. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- chargeThey were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act 1996. (garda.ie)
- chargeBoth men have been charged in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)
- courtThey are due to appear before Naas District Court on 18 May 2026 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 May2026Court Appearance- €80,000 worth of illegal drugs seized, Athy, Co. Kildare - 17th May 2026
Garda press release detailing the drug seizure, arrests, detention under the Drug Trafficking Act, and scheduled court appearance.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, male