Man arrested after gardaí seize €210,000 of cocaine in Dublin

At approximately 10.30p.m. last night, a search operation was conducted under warrant at a domestic residence in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Man arrested after gardaí seize €210,000 of cocaine in Dublin

Michael Bolton

Gardaí in Clondalkin have arrested a man following a search operation that took place on Thursday night, May 11th 2023.

At approximately 10.30p.m. last night, a search operation was conducted under warrant at a domestic residence in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

During the course of the search, gardaí discovered approximately 3kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of €210,000 (subject to analysis) along with a quantity of drug paraphernalia.

A man, aged 25 years old, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda station in West Dublin.

Investigations are currently ongoing.

More in this section

Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package
Child seriously injured after being struck by car in Lisburn Child seriously injured after being struck by car in Lisburn
Defence Forces corporal wins High Court permission to challenge refusal of promotion Defence Forces corporal wins High Court permission to challenge refusal of promotion

Sponsored Content

AF The College Green Hotel Dublin March 2026 The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin
SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation
Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more