The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in Ireland.
Major Cocaine Bust in Kildare: Two Arrested with €5m in Drugs
Major Cocaine Bust in Kildare: Two Arrested with €5m in Drugs
Authorities in Kildare apprehend two men following a major cocaine seizure worth €5 million.
In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Garda Síochána has seized approximately 72 kilograms of cocaine valued at €5 million (£4 million) in the Allenwood area of County Kildare. The operation unfolded on Wednesday when police conducted a stop and search of a vehicle and subsequently searched a residential property, leading to the substantial discovery of the illicit drug.
Two men, aged in their 50s and 60s, were arrested as part of the operation, both suspected of facilitating drug distribution activities for an organized crime group. The arrested individuals have been charged and are scheduled to appear before Naas District Court on Thursday.
Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis, who oversees the Organised and Serious Crime unit, stated that this seizure represents another formidable strike against drug trafficking intended for the Irish market. She emphasized An Garda Síochána's unwavering commitment to targeting and dismantling drug-related organized crime, which poses severe risks of harm, intimidation, and violence within communities across the nation. The operation reflects broader efforts by law enforcement agencies to tackle the pervasive issue of illegal drug trade in Ireland.
Two men, aged in their 50s and 60s, were arrested as part of the operation, both suspected of facilitating drug distribution activities for an organized crime group. The arrested individuals have been charged and are scheduled to appear before Naas District Court on Thursday.
Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis, who oversees the Organised and Serious Crime unit, stated that this seizure represents another formidable strike against drug trafficking intended for the Irish market. She emphasized An Garda Síochána's unwavering commitment to targeting and dismantling drug-related organized crime, which poses severe risks of harm, intimidation, and violence within communities across the nation. The operation reflects broader efforts by law enforcement agencies to tackle the pervasive issue of illegal drug trade in Ireland.
