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Major Drug Seizures in Ireland: Over €39 Million in Illegal Substances Confiscated

Irish authorities have arrested three men in their 40s following significant drug seizures at Cork and Rosslare ports.

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Drugs in plastic packaging
Garda officer

Overview

  • A joint operation at the Port of Cork resulted in the seizure of drugs worth tens of millions of euros, believed to be crystal meth.
  • Two men were arrested in Cork and Kerry after follow-up searches, with two firearms also seized.
  • At Rosslare Europort, a man was arrested following the discovery of €6.4m worth of cannabis and cocaine.
  • The Cork Port operation uncovered drugs valued at €32.8 million, marking one of the largest seizures in recent times.
  • The seizures were part of ongoing investigations into organized crime and drug smuggling, involving multiple law enforcement units.