News - Drugs
Drugs seized following local search
The substances seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Jan 26, 2026 08:09
Revenue seize contraband in Midlands operation
The enforcement actions resulted in significant drug, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods seizures.
Jan 19, 2026 16:53
Revenue seize contraband in the Midlands
The enforcement actions resulted in significant drug, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods seizures.
Dec 30, 2025 14:35
Drugs and weapons seized in midlands operation
Dec 23, 2025 11:30
Five-fold increase in drug-driving in Longford
There were only 14 in all of last year - but that rose to 76 between January and October this year.
Dec 16, 2025 09:11
Engaged man died from 'toxic' amount of alcohol and drugs, Carrick inquest hears
A sergeant said he was the victim of the many challenges facing society today.
Dec 11, 2025 13:55
Midlands operation sees drugs seized
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Nov 12, 2025 10:58
Over €35,000 of cocaine seized in Longford
The drugs will be sent to the Gardaí’s Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) laboratory.
Nov 4, 2025 15:12
Man jailed for three years following discovery of cannabis growhouse in Roscommon
Judge Connolly called the offending 'an affront to the court', as the accused had previously received a fully suspended sentence for a similar offence.
Oct 31, 2025 13:17
Man appears in Athlone court charged with drugs seizure
Cannabis, diazepam and various items of drugs and paraphernalia were discovered during the course of the operation.
Sep 25, 2025 11:10
Illegal goods seized in Midlands operation
Detector dog Ciara helped officers find herbal cannabis, cannabis resin and other drugs.
Sep 15, 2025 17:15
Cocaine worth €160,000 seized in Ballinasloe
A man in his 20s was arrested and questioned but was later released without charge.
Sep 2, 2025 09:50
Man due to appear in court following drugs seizure in Galway and Westmeath
€165,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis was seized following searches in Galway and Westmeath on Wednesday.
Aug 29, 2025 17:05
Man arrested following drugs seizure worth €165,000 in Athlone and Galway
Officers also seized cannabis herb, cannabis resin, cocaine and a hydraulic press during the search a home in Athlone.
Aug 28, 2025 15:57Shannonside Newsletter
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