News - Drugs
'Big shock' in west Roscommon over major cannabis seizures
The seizures were part of Operation Tara - an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy, which was launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on 2nd July 2021.
Apr 11, 2024 10:12
Gardai seize cannabis worth €700,000 in Roscommon
Three men (aged in their 30s) were arrested at the scene.
Apr 9, 2024 23:05
Gardaí arrest two men after cash and drugs seizures in Westmeath
A man in his 30's was detained after 62 thousand euro was found when Gardaí stopped and searched a car on the Dublin Road in Mullingar yesterday evening.
Mar 5, 2024 14:04
Over €140,000 worth of cannabis seized in Athlone
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from Spain.
Feb 23, 2024 12:54
Cocaine, cash and cars seized following Garda search in Roscommon
UPDATE: A man in his 20s has been charged and appeared before Roscommon District Court earlier today.
Feb 21, 2024 07:54
Delaying decriminalisation of cannabis causing needless hurt -local MEP
The Dáil debated the bill yesterday, but the government said it needs to assess last week's Citizen's Assembly report first.
Feb 1, 2024 18:02
Over €260,000 worth of drugs seized in Athlone
The drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the Netherlands and Spain and were being sent to areas in Dublin and Kildare.
Dec 13, 2023 12:56
200 drivers found to be under the influence for the first half of 2023
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim areas.
Nov 9, 2023 12:52
Revenue seize €150,000 worth of illegal drugs in Athlone
The drugs were contained in parcels delivered from the Netherlands.
Nov 3, 2023 16:36
Two arrested following Garda search operation in Roscommon
The search included Gardai attached to the Roscommon/Longford Drugs Unit, the North Western Armed Support Unit and local Gardaí.
Oct 12, 2023 23:38
Drug dealers using farming community as ATMs claims new investigation
Drugs counsellors say it's young farmers aged 18 to 30 who are most affected.
Oct 12, 2023 09:55
Revenue seize over €100,000 worth of illegal drugs in Athlone
The drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the Netherlands.
Sep 28, 2023 12:25
Longford Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
The driver was arrested at the scene and will appear in court.
Sep 25, 2023 11:25
Man remanded in custody following Athlone drugs seizure
Shortly before 11am on Monday, Gardaí searched a car in the Ballymore area of the town and recovered quantities of Cocaine, Ecstasy and Cannabis.
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