Major drug haul seized in Swords operation
Gardaí conducted a significant drug raid in Swords, seizing cocaine and cannabis valued at €175,000. An adult male was arrested and will face court proceedings in Balbriggan next month amid ongoing investigations.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí executed a targeted search of a residential property in Swords, County Dublin, on 9th October 2026, as part of their continued efforts to disrupt drug trafficking in the region. The operation resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and cannabis with an estimated combined street value of €175,000.
An adult male in his late teens was arrested during the search and taken into custody under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He has been charged and is scheduled to appear before Balbriggan District Court on 3rd November 2026.
The confiscated substances have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Gardaí have confirmed that investigations into the supply and distribution network remain ongoing as they work to dismantle drug-related activity in the area.
An adult male in his late teens was arrested during the search and taken into custody under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He has been charged and is scheduled to appear before Balbriggan District Court on 3rd November 2026.
The confiscated substances have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Gardaí have confirmed that investigations into the supply and distribution network remain ongoing as they work to dismantle drug-related activity in the area.
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