Case No. 2289Possession of controlled drugs (cannabis) · Co. Dublin · 17 Feb 2025
Two men in their 20s charged after €70,000 cannabis and Rolex watches seized in Dublin
Two men in their 20s were arrested and charged after Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team seized 3.5kg of cannabis worth approximately €70,000, two Rolex watches worth an estimated €20,000, and €3,890 in cash during a planned search of a residence in Dublin Metropolitan Region South on 17 February 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged18 Feb
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team seized €70,000 worth of cannabis and arrested two men. (garda.ie)
- whatThe search was a planned search of a residence. (garda.ie)
- what3.5kg of cannabis herb worth approximately €70,000 was discovered and seized. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo Rolex watches with an estimated value of €20,000 were seized. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- what€3,890 in cash was seized. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo men in their 20s were arrested at the scene. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search took place in Dublin Metropolitan Region South. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search was a planned search of a residence in Dublin Metropolitan Region South. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe men were detained at Garda stations in South Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe search operation took place on Tuesday 18 February 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Tuesday, 17 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team made the arrests. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe men were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeBoth men have been charged. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe men are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 19 February 2025 at 10.30am. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Feb2025Gardai seize cannabis, cash and Rolex watches in Dublin raid as two men arrested
Initial report of the planned search, seizure of drugs, watches and cash, and the arrest and charging of two men in their 20s.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 18 Feb2025Arrest and Court Appearance, €70,000 Cannabis seized in South Dublin. 18th February, 2025.
Official Garda press release confirming the arrest, full seizure details, detention under the Drug Trafficking Act, and court appearance date of 19 February 2025.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male