News - Drugs
Two men charged over €2m Longford drug seizure
Searches were carried out on July 2nd and July 8th at five business premises and two residential properties in Longford, Castlebar, Drogheda and Carlow.
Jul 10, 2026 16:25
Man arrested in Longford after drugs worth €2m seized
Searches took place on the 2nd and 8th of July at five business premises and two homes in Longford, Castlebar, Drogheda and Carlow.
Jul 9, 2026 17:18
Three due in court over Athlone drug-related intimidation
A woman in her 60s, a man in his 20s and a teenage boy were arrested by Gardaí in Athlone on Tuesday.
Jun 16, 2026 13:38
Two men appear in court after €85,000 of suspected cocaine seized in Athlone
Gardaí seized €85,000 of suspected cocaine, €8,000 of suspected cannabis, €2,000 cash and electronic devices of evidential value.
Jun 5, 2026 13:20
Drug-related intimidation cases rise locally
Drug-related intimidation is a pervasive and under-reported form of criminal activity that affects individuals, families and communities in Ireland.
May 8, 2026 18:14
Drug-related intimidation happening in every parish, says local Inspector
The County Longford Drug and Alcohol Forum recently launched a new website for support services.
Apr 20, 2026 17:39
Teenager due in court over Athlone drug seizure
Following an incident last Saturday evening, April 11th, Gardaí carried a search of a man.
Apr 14, 2026 13:12
Man charged after drugs seizure in Longford town
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search of a man on Richmond Street in the town shortly after 4pm last Saturday.
Apr 1, 2026 13:16
Local farmers intimidated by drug dealers
A meeting in Galway last week heard first-hand accounts of intimidation and its impact.
Mar 30, 2026 13:51
Councillor says 'drugs are rife' locally as number of convictions rise
Locally, Roscommon District Court saw the biggest percentage increase last year, with the number of convictions doubling to 26.
Mar 23, 2026 13:42
Number of drug convictions in local district courts increase in 2025
The data was provided to Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
Mar 23, 2026 09:39
Roscommon councillor urges people to avoid the 'misery' of drugs
It's after Judge Kenneth Connolly hit out at the 'absolute scourge' of drugs in Roscommon Circuit Court yesterday.
Mar 13, 2026 17:05
Revenue seize contraband worth over €135,000 in Midlands operation
Revenue officers have seized contraband worth more than one hundred and thirty-five thousand euro in a series of operations, which included the Midlands over the past week.
Feb 28, 2026 12:50Shannonside Newsletter
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