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Case No. 30011Possession of drugs (cannabis); drug trafficking · Co. Dublin · 20 Sep 2021

Two women charged over €66,000 cannabis seizure in Crumlin

On 20 September 2021, officers from the Crumlin District Drugs Unit stopped a vehicle on Drimnagh Road in Dublin and found 2kg of cannabis herb in the boot and €14,930 in cash concealed in the car. Two women in their 20s were arrested at the scene and taken to Crumlin Garda Station. A follow-up search at a residence in Dublin 12 seized a further quantity of cannabis herb and resin, bringing the total estimated value of drugs to €66,000. The women have been charged and are detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, and are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 21 September 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested20 Sep
  3. Charged20 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • 2kg of cannabis herb was found in the boot of the vehicle and €14,930 in cash was concealed in the car.
  • A further quantity of cannabis herb and cannabis resin was seized at a residence in Dublin 12, with the total estimated value of drugs at €66,000.
  • Two women in their 20s were arrested at the scene.
Where
The vehicle was stopped on Drimnagh Road and the women were taken to Crumlin Garda Station.
When
The incident occurred on 20 September 2021.
Investigation
  • The Crumlin District Drugs Unit stopped the vehicle and all drugs will be sent for analysis.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
  • The two women have been charged in relation to the seizure of €66,000 cannabis and €14,930 in cash in Crumlin.
  • The women are detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
In court
They are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4:30pm on 21 September 2021.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • what2kg of cannabis herb was found in the boot of the vehicle. (dublinlive.ie)
  • what€14,930 in cash was found concealed in the car. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatTwo women aged in their 20s were arrested at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA further quantity of cannabis herb and cannabis resin was seized at the residence. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe total value of drugs seized is estimated at €66,000. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe women were taken to Crumlin Garda Station. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereA follow-up search was conducted at a residence in Dublin 12. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe Crumlin District Drugs Unit stopped a vehicle on Drimnagh Road. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAll drugs will be sent for analysis. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeThe two females in their 20s have been charged in relation to the seizure of €66,000 cannabis and €14,930 in cash in Crumlin. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe women are detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThey are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4:30pm on 21 September 2021. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Sep2021
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, its first report
    Pair arrested after gardai find illegal drugs and €14k cash hidden in car

    Initial arrest and seizure report; two women detained under the Drug Trafficking Act following a vehicle stop and a follow-up residential search.

    suspect, 20s, femalesuspect, 20s, female
  2. 20 Sep2021
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance - €66,000 Cannabis Seized and €14,930 in Cash - Crumlin - 20th September 2021

    Confirms the two women have been charged and are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4:30pm on 21 September 2021.

    suspect, 20s, femalesuspect, 20s, female