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Update (3) Court Appearance - Joint Task Force Drugs Interdiction Operation, Co. Cork Tuesday 1st July 2025

Issue Date: 03/07/2025

As part of Tuesday's Joint Task Force operation, a larger motor vessel (ship) was identified in connection with this investigation.

This motor vessel has been searched by Customs Revenue Service and An Garda Síochána. Interviews have also been carried out with crew members.

The two males (aged in their 30s and 40s) arrested at Haulbowline Naval Base have now been charged and are due to appear before Bandon District Court this morning, Thursday 3rd July 2025.

An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.