1 day Ago By [email protected] (Cathal Ryan)
One man has been arrested after nearly three quarters of a million euros worth of cannabis was uncovered stashed in a trailer at Dublin Port. On Saturday, as a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers seized 36kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €720,000, at Dublin Port. The seizure was made when Revenue officers stopped and searched an unaccompanied trailer that had arrived into Dublin Port from Holyhead.
A man in his 20s was arrested, and is currently detained at a Garda Station in Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. The operation was led by Revenue’s Customs Service and supported by the An Garda Síochána Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Central Divisional Drugs Unit. A spokesperson for Revenue said that investigations are ongoing.
They added: “This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. “If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.” A Garda spokesperson confirmed on Monday that the man had been charged and was due in court.
They said: "An Garda Síochána have arrested and charged a man following the seizure of €720,000 of cannabis at Dublin Port on Saturday." "He has since been charged and is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ No.1) this morning, Monday, 28 April 2025, at approximately 10:30 am" Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here .
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