News - Drugs

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

The drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the Netherlands.

Sep 28, 2023 12:25

The driver was arrested at the scene and will appear in court.

Sep 25, 2023 11:25

Shortly before 11am on Monday, Gardaí searched a car in the Ballymore area of the town and recovered quantities of Cocaine, Ecstasy and Cannabis.

Sep 14, 2023 07:49

The search was conducted by members of the Athlone Detective Unit, Westmeath Divisional Drug unit and the Westmeath Roads Policing Unit.

Sep 11, 2023 18:39

It's part of an investigation into the sale and supply of illegal drugs.

Aug 30, 2023 16:22

The operation involved involved more than 60 Gardaí and Detectives from units including the Armed Response Unit and Dog Unit.

Aug 18, 2023 07:40

The service is also based in Rossinver.

May 31, 2023 13:25

Investigations are ongoing.

May 26, 2023 16:57

All of the drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis

May 25, 2023 17:59

The seizure took place during a routine exam of parcels yesterday

May 11, 2023 13:01

The woman in her 40s was released without charge pending a file to the Director Of Public Prosecutions.

Apr 27, 2023 18:28

It is the State’s case that he was one of two men who shot David Byrne with AK47s after storming a boxing event in 2016

Apr 17, 2023 07:44

Officers seized 20.1 kilograms of herbal cannabis and over 45,000 Benzodiazepine tablets at premises in Athlone yesterday.

Apr 14, 2023 15:35

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