The drugs seized in Louth
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27 Jan 2026
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27 Jan 2026
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The drugs seized in Louth
A man in his 30s has been charged in connection with the seizure of an estimated €150,000 worth of suspected herbal cannabis during a joint operation in Louth on Monday.
He has been scheduled to appear before Drogheda District Court this morning, Tuesday 27th January 2026.
As part of an intelligence-led operation, suspected herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €150,000 (subject to analysis), was seized by Gardaí and Revenue.
The seizure of approximately 7.5kg herbal cannabis was a result of a joint-operation involving the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), Dundalk Drugs Unit, and Revenue Customs Service.
Gardai say investigations are ongoing.
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Revenue say this seizure is part of their ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
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