Gardaí Seize €8.5 Million in Drugs and Multiple E-Scooters in Ireland

Gardaí in Ireland have seized approximately €8.5 million worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis in Meath and Louth, leading to two arrests. Separately, almost 40 e-scooters, e-bikes, and scramblers were seized by gardaí in Dublin.

4 Aug, 07:22 — 4 Aug, 14:46

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This significant drug seizure highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in Ireland. The large value of the drugs indicates a substantial disruption to criminal networks and their supply chains.

Key entitiesGardaí Meath Louth Operation Tara

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Drugs valued at approximately €8.5 million were seized
The seizures occurred in counties Meath and Louth
Two individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure
The seized drugs included cannabis and cocaine

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Drugs worth €8.5 million were seized in Meath and Louth.

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irish-timesHigh4d ago

Almost 40 e-scooters and e-bikes seized by gardaí in Dublin

Searches also yield sawn-off shotgun, €8,000 in cash and more than €80,000 worth of suspected narcotics

By Jack Brady

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rte-newsMostly Factual4d ago

E-bikes, e-scooters and scramblers seized by gardaí

Gardaí have seized 38 e-bikes and e-scooters, three scramblers and a quad bike during an operation targeting the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity.

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irish-independent4d ago